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EK10 HSD

2010 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,980 mi
Last recorded123,980 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai Matrix48,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 HSD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 123,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 123,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 117,133 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump also badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 117,131 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump also badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,305 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 98,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,744 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also perished

Pass 1 May 2020 91,112 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2019 84,304 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,778 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,377 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,753 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,124 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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EK10 HSD is a 2010 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 48,294 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 EK10 HSD, 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 16 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK10 HSD is a 2010 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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