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WV08 VDA

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,958 mi
Last recorded133,958 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VDA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 133,958 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,356 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 109,095 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 109,095 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 96,115 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,231 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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,707 miles

Front both tyres have inner edge wear

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

Offside Rear brake slightly uneven application

wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight damage to side wealls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,434 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 23,438 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2014 11,989 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 11,989 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 3,857 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 3,806 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 2,906 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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WV08 VDA is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WV08 VDA, 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 WV08 VDA registered?

WV08 VDA is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 VDA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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