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SK08 UJA

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UJA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 104,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the end at flexis before (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded after flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section leaking heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member /sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened crossmember / sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working all three stop lamps inoprative (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,832 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 94,832 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,699 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,699 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,698 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,701 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,224 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit/

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,051 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,340 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 28,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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SK08 UJA is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK08 UJA, 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 SK08 UJA registered?

SK08 UJA is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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