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AY54 ESV

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,343 mi
Last recorded89,343 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ESV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2024 89,343 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe corroded holed many places / has already been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake binding 30 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Binding 32 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower outer sill area holed corroded / has already been welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded / holed has already been welded repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Lamp unit loose broken away (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,387 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Advise been welded repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Advise been welded repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,526 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 83,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,673 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal welded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill,outer skin corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,224 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,797 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front subframe has been repaired and Undersealed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 73,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front subframe has been repaired and Undersealed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,979 miles

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

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Front subframe has been welded repaired and Undersealed

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 69,971 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Front subframe has been welded repaired and Undersealed

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Subframe has been heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe as marked (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,366 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,477 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,728 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,756 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,432 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 40,432 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,593 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,191 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,028 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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AY54 ESV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AY54 ESV, 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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AY54 ESV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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