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EY09 VRG

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 VRG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 56,631 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,675 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 40,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 40,219 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,101 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 38,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2015 22,237 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,493 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perrished outer wall.

offside front tyre slightly perrished outer wall.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,472 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EY09 VRG is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY09 VRG, 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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What year was EY09 VRG registered?

EY09 VRG is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is EY09 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 VRG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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