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WJ58 TNU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,106 mi
Last recorded190,106 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 TNU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 190,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 190,106 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 189,985 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 189,985 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 180,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 175,745 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 169,835 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 169,835 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 163,974 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2015 163,974 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 158,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 152,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

play at nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Sep 2012 139,609 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre inner tred worn 195/55/15

Fail 24 Sep 2012 139,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre inner tred worn 195/55/15

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,311 miles

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

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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WJ58 TNU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel 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 WJ58 TNU, 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 WJ58 TNU registered?

WJ58 TNU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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