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RV59 VMP

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,655 mi
Last recorded124,655 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 VMP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,241 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 121,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 116,955 miles

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

Offside Front brake tight when turned by hand

Fail 27 Nov 2023 116,914 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front brake tight when turned by hand

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,869 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 12 Nov 2021 108,832 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,797 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 103,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,819 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal spongy

Fail 12 Nov 2019 96,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated driveshaft rubber boot spliting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber boot spliting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 89,704 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not retracting back properly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working headlamp bulb not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated driveshaft rubber boot spliting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber boot spliting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s rack boot (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre has cut to tread

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,227 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES

Fail 21 Oct 2016 77,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,572 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES

Fail 30 Oct 2015 71,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,589 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2013 39,322 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 21 Nov 2013 39,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,781 miles

nearside front constant velocity joint gaitor starting to deteriorate

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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RV59 VMP is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV59 VMP, 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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RV59 VMP is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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