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AE54 AXY

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,937 mi
Last recorded90,937 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 AXY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,937 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 90,838 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 82,161 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2023 77,922 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 77,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front outer cv gaiters slightly leaking grease

Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 65,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 61,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,995 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 34,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,089 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 14,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,358 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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AE54 AXY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AE54 AXY, 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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AE54 AXY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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