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YB08 JSU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,773 mi
Last recorded92,773 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JSU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 92,773 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,281 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 67,276 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,242 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 66,241 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,233 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,810 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,803 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery weak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,461 miles

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

rear wiper

Pass 23 May 2012 13,213 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 11,884 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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YB08 JSU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black 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 YB08 JSU, 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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YB08 JSU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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