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WR08 RJU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,287 mi
Last recorded35,287 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 RJU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 35,287 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 35,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 34,728 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REARS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 33,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,012 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on full lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,835 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge of tread approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,217 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,217 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,295 miles

n/s/f tyre has wear to outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,880 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 19,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,832 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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WR08 RJU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in White 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 WR08 RJU, 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 WR08 RJU registered?

WR08 RJU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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