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EO59 NLG

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,048 mi
Last recorded80,048 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 NLG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 80,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake lag - 25%

Offside Rear tyre very cracked. wearing outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp patterns very poor

tailgate not opening

Pass 7 Aug 2025 79,771 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight lag - 21%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 7 Aug 2025 79,771 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight lag - 21%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,307 miles

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

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake lag - 24%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 79,307 miles

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

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake lag - 24%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,907 miles

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

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Rear brake lag 26% (max limit 30%)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 78,907 miles

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

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside wiper poor

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

Offside Rear brake lag 26% (max limit 30%)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,111 miles

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

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp patterns very poor

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,977 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,534 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 55,534 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,431 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 45,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,403 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,096 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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EO59 NLG is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Black 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 EO59 NLG, 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 EO59 NLG registered?

EO59 NLG is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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