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R7 GRA

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 GRA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,123 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 87,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 87,067 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Wheel arches and sills? (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure Wheel arches and sills? (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts spring top mount etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts spring top mount etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 80,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts spring top mount etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts spring top mount etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,726 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 65,679 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,486 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,557 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,838 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 17 Sep 2014 21,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 21,171 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,692 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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R7 GRA is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R7 GRA, 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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R7 GRA is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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