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RJ09 UBN

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 UBN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 44,241 miles

Front both rear brake backing plates corroded

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 44,241 miles

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

Front both rear brake backing plates corroded

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 40,190 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 40,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,612 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 34,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 33,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 32,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2019 31,930 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 11 May 2018 30,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,422 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 29,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 27,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,048 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,807 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 18,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,145 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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RJ09 UBN is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Red 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 RJ09 UBN, 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 RJ09 UBN registered?

RJ09 UBN is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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