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SL09 KYW

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,401 mi
Last recorded170,401 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 KYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 170,401 miles

general corrospon

Pass 11 Feb 2025 162,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill damaged at jacking point

Pass 14 Feb 2024 151,801 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 151,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 138,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 108,781 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 108,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,747 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 78,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEX TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEX TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,453 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,792 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf bumper insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,763 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf bumper insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf bumper has damage to nsf bumper sticking out slightly

nsf fog light inop

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SL09 KYW is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL09 KYW, 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 SL09 KYW registered?

SL09 KYW is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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