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MV08 JOH

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,075 mi
Last recorded66,075 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 JOH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 66,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After front flexi section at welds (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 65,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,499 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,614 miles

Front Lower wishbones corrorded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate worn

exhaust flexi slightly leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in sidewall)(inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in sidewall)(inside 195-55x15v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex) (also slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm + cracking on inside sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near cords on inside edge + cracking on inside sidewall (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Sep 2016 27,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm + cracking on inside sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near cords on inside edge + cracking on inside sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,303 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,262 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 6,034 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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MV08 JOH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MV08 JOH, 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 MV08 JOH registered?

MV08 JOH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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