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BJ08 XTG

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,142 mi
Last recorded74,142 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XTG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,142 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 74,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,333 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,043 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,483 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 34,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XTG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTG, 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 BJ08 XTG registered?

BJ08 XTG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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