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BF09 VXU

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 VXU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,542 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 79,538 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,301 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering belt loose with deep cracks/ splits

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 78,301 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning Juddering on lock to lock check (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering belt loose with deep cracks/ splits

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,823 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly defective. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 75,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 63,175 miles

Front both tyre worn on inner

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

Offside Rear deep crack on inner side wall but not showing cord or ply

Fail 25 Feb 2021 63,175 miles

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front both tyre worn on inner

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

Offside Rear deep crack on inner side wall but not showing cord or ply

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,515 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn from outer edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,701 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)

Strong advise: nearside front tyre worn close to limit and inner sidewall splitting

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,712 miles

Centre seatbelt retract mechanism weak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 14,712 miles

Centre seatbelt retract mechanism weak

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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BF09 VXU is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 48,066 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 BF09 VXU, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF09 VXU is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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