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CP08 WKU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,951 mi
Last recorded88,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 WKU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 88,951 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cracked above n/s/f lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,209 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 85,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,525 miles

Nearside Front on application service brake getting a little lazy

Offside Front coil spring corroded

both front driveshaft outer gaitors deteriorated

both rear and osf tyres close to legal limits 195.55.15

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,182 miles

Nearside Front service brake getting a little lazy

both front driveshaft outer gaitors deteriorated

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 72,327 miles

both rear tyres 3mm 195/55/15

slight play in both front bottom ball joint found on shakers only

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,999 miles

nsf bottom ball joint on shakers slight play

rear crossmember corroded

screen wash getting lazy

Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,871 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 21,860 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 9,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,839 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CP08 WKU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP08 WKU, 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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CP08 WKU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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