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OV08 WHJ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,855 mi
Last recorded48,855 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 48,855 miles

Front Both Track Rod End dust covers Damp

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot has a Pinhole

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has 3 Nails/Screws (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp Image on LIMIT

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

Fail 8 May 2026 48,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Both Track Rod End dust covers Damp

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot has a Pinhole

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has 3 Nails/Screws (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp Image on LIMIT

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,101 miles

center exhaust has slight blow on joint

Fail 28 Apr 2025 42,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight aim poor (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

center exhaust has slight blow on joint

Pass 5 Mar 2024 25,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 21,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall pershing

Nearside Rear tyre walls perishing

Offside Front tyre wall pershing

Offside Rear tyre wall pershing

Pass 24 Apr 2017 15,652 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,068 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 11,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 9,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,935 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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OV08 WHJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OV08 WHJ, 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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OV08 WHJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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