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WJ09 LWD

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,596 mi
Last recorded81,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LWD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 81,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 75,313 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 75,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 69,965 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wet and muddy test

Fail 4 May 2023 69,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wet and muddy test

Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,326 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 66,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect prs (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect prs (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ns and os ... prs (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 61,797 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2020 57,599 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,558 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 Jan 2019 50,558 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,046 miles

both front tyres are worn

offside rear tyre is worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,689 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Fail 13 Mar 2017 41,689 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,852 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges - raised tread

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 37,852 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges - raised tread

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,816 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,871 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges - raised tread

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,770 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,925 miles

Small leak of grease from inner clip on N/S outer c.v boot

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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WJ09 LWD is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ09 LWD, 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 WJ09 LWD registered?

WJ09 LWD is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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