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RF09 KPA

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,757 mi
Last recorded56,757 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 KPA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 56,757 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 56,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 52,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 52,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 50,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,428 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate damaged but NOT likely to be misread

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 47,426 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate damaged but NOT likely to be misread

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH; Deterioration to exterior lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,227 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 44,227 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,397 miles

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

tyres perished between tread

Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 17,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,607 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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RF09 KPA is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Blue 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 RF09 KPA, 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 RF09 KPA registered?

RF09 KPA is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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