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BJ08 FWP

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,177 mi
Last recorded33,177 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FWP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 33,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 32,381 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 28,327 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,015 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 24,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 24,437 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 23,095 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,465 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspenion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,658 miles

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2019 19,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,730 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 14,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 16 Mar 2017 14,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,552 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,228 miles

all four tyres perished

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged [no cords showing]

Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,977 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,551 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,293 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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BJ08 FWP is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey 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 BJ08 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 FWP registered?

BJ08 FWP is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is BJ08 FWP safe to buy?

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