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WJ08 SMV

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,737 mi
Last recorded140,737 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 140,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 129,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 129,702 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no servo assistance (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm area on subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,202 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 121,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 112,808 miles

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

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 112,652 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer door handle broken ( door can be opened )

Fail 9 Nov 2020 102,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer door handle broken ( door can be opened )

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective bothsides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 81,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,304 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,637 miles

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

child seats to rear

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 61,637 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seats to rear

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both c.v. boots damp on shaft

poor n/s wiper

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,489 miles

center seat belt slight fray

front ex flevy det

Fail 13 Feb 2014 40,689 miles

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

center seat belt slight fray

front flexy det

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,583 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 28 Feb 2012 29,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,734 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 SMV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WJ08 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

WJ08 SMV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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