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RE08 JTU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,442 mi
Last recorded77,442 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 JTU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 77,442 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,207 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,172 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 71,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 67,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 64,556 miles

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 61,411 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 61,411 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,379 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 58,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,567 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 54,567 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ++Nearside front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Hand brake pipe deteriating

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,182 miles

Both front outer cv gators deteriating

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Ciggerette hole (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 46,182 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front outer cv gators deteriating

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Ciggerette hole (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,114 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 41,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2014 35,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 35,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,891 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,066 miles

wiper blades starting to tear

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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RE08 JTU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE08 JTU, 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 RE08 JTU registered?

RE08 JTU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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