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BU04 YCA

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YCA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,350 miles

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

centre exhaust joint slightly leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,308 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

centre exhaust joint slightly leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 84,703 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all rear underside slightly corroded

front sub frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 81,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all rear underside slightly corroded

front sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,264 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,476 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 75,473 miles

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,373 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog light switch sticky

Fail 21 Feb 2020 74,373 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osr seal corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog light switch sticky

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,055 miles

Offside rear steel brake pipe to hub corroded.

Rear exhaust system heavily corroded at the join

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Caliper slightly binding

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,035 miles

wipers poor

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,383 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,844 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,183 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 31,532 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,778 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 27,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,928 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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BU04 YCA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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