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DA09 RHU

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,027 mi
Last recorded93,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 RHU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 93,027 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 92,908 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% poor performance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,472 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 89,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,050 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps req polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 85,045 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))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps req polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,691 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 79,691 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 79,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,055 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,288 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks in tread

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,790 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

corrosion to some underside suspension components

Fail 7 Aug 2019 73,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

corrosion to some underside suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 31 Jul 2018 72,402 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 6 Jul 2017 71,047 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,867 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 52,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,232 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,636 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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DA09 RHU is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA09 RHU, 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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DA09 RHU is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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