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YY09 KPA

2009 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,934 mi
Last recorded97,934 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Matrix48,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 KPA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear No Seatbelt Fitted At Time Of Test

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 97,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear No Seatbelt Fitted At Time Of Test

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,024 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear No Seatbelt Fitted At Time Of Test

Fail 28 Jun 2024 96,023 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear No seatbelt fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 93,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,756 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 86,748 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

requires front wheel alignment

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,394 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 85,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 76,977 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 76,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,220 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres at 2.5 mm

vehicle requires tracking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,493 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,041 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2015 51,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 16 Jun 2015 51,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,422 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,884 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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YY09 KPA is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YY09 KPA, 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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YY09 KPA is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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