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AY53 GZU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,831 mi
Last recorded95,831 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GZU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 82,907 miles

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,934 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

coil springs slight corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,418 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking and off side front

Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

off side front wiper split and rear

off side rear tyre cracking and off side front

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,321 miles

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

both rear tyres strrting to crack/perish on sidewalls and around tred blocks. advise replacement

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,943 miles

n/s rear tyre has some perrishing on side walls

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has slite perrishing on outer side wall.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,255 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,990 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 28,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AY53 GZU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY53 GZU, 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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AY53 GZU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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