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AE04 YAU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,513 mi
Last recorded42,513 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 YAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 41,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 41,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,320 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear o/s centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 36,262 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,085 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two rear worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres showing ageing on sidewalls, rear ONLY JUST PASSABLE, advise changing

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,010 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,357 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,294 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,427 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,187 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,123 miles

rear wiper blde split

starter motor noisy

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 YAU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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