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2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,123 mi
Last recorded63,123 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 VKW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,123 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light bulb not working

Fail 23 Nov 2020 63,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light bulb not working

Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,939 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 61,939 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on! (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear front-most trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear front-most trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 59,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear front-most trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear front-most trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,956 miles

child seat o/s/r

Fail 5 Dec 2017 55,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat o/s/r

front brake discs very worn

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,051 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,461 miles

Nearside Front wear to edges and near limit

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to wear low outside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

o/s/front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,379 miles

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

both front tyres have worn inner edges

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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WP57 VKW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WP57 VKW, 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 WP57 VKW registered?

WP57 VKW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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