MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
underbody covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust flange heavily corroded
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
rear exhaust corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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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