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AE04 YAJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,595 mi
Last recorded66,595 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 YAJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 66,595 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 59,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 56,734 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,369 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,101 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,443 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,042 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,640 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 19,640 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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AE04 YAJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 57,312 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 AE04 YAJ, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 YAJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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