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WU08 XSH

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,130 mi
Last recorded80,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 XSH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 80,130 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

o/s front brake lagging slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2025 80,130 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

o/s front brake lagging slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,133 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery earth lead to body (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured door card (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,132 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,022 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 52,006 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Main battery negative lead disconnected from vehicle body (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not locking Seat belt under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,582 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing. 195/55r15 Dot 49/09

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,245 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,704 miles

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED N/S REAR

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,512 miles

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Apr 2013 27,765 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,369 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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WU08 XSH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WU08 XSH, 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 WU08 XSH registered?

WU08 XSH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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