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YS09 VJG

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,316 mi
Last recorded88,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 VJG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,316 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 88,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,074 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 87,074 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,141 miles

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

oil wax sprayed yo underbody

Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

subframe corroded and various places underbody

Pass 1 Aug 2020 79,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front chassis modified at subframe mounting

Fail 31 Jul 2020 79,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front chassis modified at subframe mounting

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg at subframe mounting modified

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,194 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,450 miles

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

passenger side has slight play in rack.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,213 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,273 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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YS09 VJG is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS09 VJG, 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 YS09 VJG registered?

YS09 VJG is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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