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LB08 WFJ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,823 mi
Last recorded47,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 WFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 47,823 miles

Central Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 43,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,289 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,396 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,437 miles

Offside Front small chip in screen

Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,197 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,239 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 29,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,730 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,285 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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LB08 WFJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in White 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 LB08 WFJ, 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 LB08 WFJ registered?

LB08 WFJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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