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VN09 WKX

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,952 mi
Last recorded84,952 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 WKX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,029 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 78,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 76,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 70,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 70,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,883 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,233 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 54,233 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,554 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2019 41,554 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,671 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,864 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,651 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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VN09 WKX is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VN09 WKX, 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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VN09 WKX is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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