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VU09 APX

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,125 mi
Last recorded120,125 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 APX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,125 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 120,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch & sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 110,592 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 6 Nov 2024 110,591 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,152 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,432 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 95,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low outer tread edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low outer tread edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,482 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,343 miles

Front Tyres have wear inner tread edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing Smooth tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,850 miles

Front Tyres worn smooth outer tread edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,750 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,362 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 43,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,421 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,609 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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VU09 APX is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 VU09 APX, 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 VU09 APX registered?

VU09 APX is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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