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GU09 KUG

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,819 mi
Last recorded65,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 KUG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 65,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 61,455 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 61,455 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,060 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 55,060 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,691 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 50,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 39,716 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 31,524 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 25,701 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 17,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,652 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 15,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 12,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 9,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,919 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 6,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU09 KUG is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Grey 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 GU09 KUG, 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 GU09 KUG registered?

GU09 KUG is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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