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EO09 BRX

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,293 mi
Last recorded82,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 BRX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 82,293 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 81,149 miles

Drivers door and front wing damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 81,147 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Bottom hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door and front wing damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,105 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cable tie missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cable tie missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,573 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 75,571 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,252 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,848 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,978 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 58,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,648 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,961 miles

exhaust starting to corrode in places

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,943 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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EO09 BRX is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO09 BRX, 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 EO09 BRX registered?

EO09 BRX is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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