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WP08 LFV

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,072 mi
Last recorded43,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 LFV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 43,072 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 37,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 31,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 29,176 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,365 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 24,531 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 24,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 150/80 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200/80 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 22,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 21,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 10,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,349 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 9,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 8,639 miles

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED WALL

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

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED WALL

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 8,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED WALL

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

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED WALL

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,882 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 6,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 6,942 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,440 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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WP08 LFV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP08 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP08 LFV registered?

WP08 LFV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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