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WJ08 CGX

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,243 mi
Last recorded40,243 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CGX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 40,243 miles

Aux belts cracked/perished

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering belt slipping on full lock

Pass 14 Mar 2025 40,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 39,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front and rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,285 miles

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

font and rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,808 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,502 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,521 miles

Front Suspension corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,381 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 36,304 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,378 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,229 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,242 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,320 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 19 Mar 2012 31,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,102 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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WJ08 CGX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ08 CGX, 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 WJ08 CGX registered?

WJ08 CGX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WJ08 CGX safe to buy?

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