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BU04 WXL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,199 mi
Last recorded106,199 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 WXL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,199 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,659 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,057 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,100 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,024 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,024 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,086 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,886 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,235 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 40,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,734 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,898 miles

both front CV inner clips are slightly loose causing light seepage

chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2008 30,805 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both front CV inner clips are slightly loose causing light seepage

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,144 miles

front tyres wear low =2.5mm(limit =1.6mm)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 22,144 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wear low =2.5mm(limit =1.6mm)

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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BU04 WXL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU04 WXL, 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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BU04 WXL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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