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AU54 AEK

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,611 mi
Last recorded124,611 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 AEK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 124,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle Missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 117,688 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 117,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Front & rear suspension arms & cross beams starting to corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 112,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top mount (2.5.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Front & rear suspension arms & cross beams starting to corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 102,289 miles

nearside rear tyre has a small crack to inner sidewall not reaching cords

Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,530 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,222 miles

o/s front wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,211 miles

1.no oil on dipstick 2.both rear tyres near legal limites worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,439 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,177 miles

1 both front tyres near legal limits

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,223 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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AU54 AEK is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU54 AEK, 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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AU54 AEK is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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