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BL08 OFW

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,384 mi
Last recorded71,384 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OFW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 68,385 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 68,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,485 miles

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

Front Headlamps have mist

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

Pass 5 May 2022 62,220 miles

Front Headlamps have mist

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 62,220 miles

Front Headlamps have mist

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 60,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front headlamp have mist (both)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 60,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front headlamp have mist (both)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,868 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 58,868 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,948 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,072 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,408 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 33,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,875 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,418 miles

Edge wear on front tyres and deep cuts offside front inner sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BL08 OFW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL08 OFW, 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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BL08 OFW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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