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AO08 ZWL

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,195 mi
Last recorded131,195 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZWL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 131,195 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust corroded

underbody & suspension corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 131,295 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust corroded

underbody & suspension corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 131,008 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

vehicle underbody + suspension corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 131,008 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective ns+os no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

vehicle underbody + suspension corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,953 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device worn

brake pedal spongy

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

vehicle underbody + underbody components corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 129,953 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device worn

brake pedal spongy

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

vehicle underbody + underbody components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,142 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr+osr (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf+osf (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip device worn

brake pedal spongy

exhaust system, corroded

front number plate damaged

rear bumper damaged

vehicle underbody + components corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Mar 2023 126,142 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf+osf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf+osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr+osr (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf+osf (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip device worn

brake pedal spongy

exhaust system, corroded

front number plate damaged

rear bumper damaged

vehicle underbody + components corroded

windscreen chipped

nsr tyre perished/cracking close to excess

Pass 7 Apr 2022 122,721 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged where rear fog light fits

Fail 30 Mar 2022 122,720 miles

All direction indicators not working o/s & n/s light up but dont flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative o/s & n/s light up but dont flash (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged where rear fog light fits

Pass 9 Apr 2021 116,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,604 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 77,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 66,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,870 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,848 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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AO08 ZWL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 AO08 ZWL, 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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AO08 ZWL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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