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WJ08 KHT

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,321 mi
Last recorded73,321 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KHT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 73,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 69,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear, also cracking/perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear, also cracking/perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 69,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear, also cracking/perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear, also cracking/perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 66,089 miles

both rear to front brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 62,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 57,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 52,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,063 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,667 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,664 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,051 miles

nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,108 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 15,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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 KHT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KHT, 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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WJ08 KHT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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