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KU08 RYT

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,335 mi
Last recorded52,335 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 RYT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 52,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,423 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 43,711 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamps poor pattern

Pass 2 Mar 2022 40,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,984 miles

both front tyres worn to inner edges

scratches to screen

slight play to both steering arms / rack

Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,281 miles

knocking from front suspension

slight knocking from steering column

slight play to offside and nearside anti role bar inner D bushes

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres perished/original

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,561 miles

Both outer CV boots are leaking grease

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 11,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,744 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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KU08 RYT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 RYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU08 RYT registered?

KU08 RYT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 RYT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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