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WD08 DWU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,692 mi
Last recorded84,692 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 DWU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 84,692 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 84,692 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,919 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

inner edge worn on n/s/f tyre

inner edge worn smooth on o/s/f tyre

outer edge worn on n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2018 62,919 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inner edge worn on n/s/f tyre

inner edge worn smooth on o/s/f tyre

outer edge worn on n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,884 miles

inner edge worn smooth on o/s/f tyre

outer edge wearing thin on n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,971 miles

inner edge worn smooth on n/s/f tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2016 41,971 miles

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

inner edge worn smooth on n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,443 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 29,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,427 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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WD08 DWU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WD08 DWU, 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 WD08 DWU registered?

WD08 DWU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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