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AY08 XOJ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,881 mi
Last recorded63,881 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,568 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both - weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 54,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both - weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 42,307 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 42,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,504 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 41,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,452 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,448 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,786 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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AY08 XOJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY08 XOJ, 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 AY08 XOJ registered?

AY08 XOJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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