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YL08 JKJ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,364 mi
Last recorded95,364 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,364 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 140,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,795 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 62,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,504 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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YL08 JKJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YL08 JKJ, 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 YL08 JKJ registered?

YL08 JKJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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