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WN08 YWO

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 YWO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,928 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 59,062 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,219 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 52,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,427 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,863 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

unable to check rear seat belts dog guard fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 33,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

unable to check rear seat belts dog guard fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,242 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 19,397 miles

Front tyres 2.5mm

Near side rear tyre perrishing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,913 miles

Front tyres have slight cuts in side wall

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,922 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall can not see how deep

slight cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,778 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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WN08 YWO is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WN08 YWO, 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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WN08 YWO is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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