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WV58 JRU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,693 mi
Last recorded97,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 JRU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 97,693 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Brake pedal wearing smooth @ limit (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 1.5mm limit needed asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged has a second one taped over the original (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also @ 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 88,274 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth @ limit (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip worn on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6-2MM NEEDED ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber worn through

exhaust anaconda starting to deteriorate

sump corroded and damp with oil

Pass 25 Apr 2023 80,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 20 Apr 2023 80,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 19 May 2022 70,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 59,593 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 52,083 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 8 Jun 2019 42,968 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,236 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 42,233 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,986 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 34,986 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,067 miles

Both front outter c/v gaiters splitting.

Both rear tyre structures breaking down.

N/s/f outter c/v gaiter inner clip insecure and inner boot loose.

Nearside Nail located within n/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 30,067 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/r15 85v N/s/f tyre outter sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Both front outter c/v gaiters splitting.

Both rear tyre structures breaking down.

N/s/f outter c/v gaiter inner clip insecure and inner boot loose.

Nearside Nail located within n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 25,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,630 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,424 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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WV58 JRU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV58 JRU, 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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WV58 JRU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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