MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust joint slightly leaking
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
Offside rear steel brake pipe to hub corroded.
Rear exhaust system heavily corroded at the join
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)
wipers poor
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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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