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BU53 DVT

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,334 mi
Last recorded67,334 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DVT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,334 miles

child seats fitted

no oil on dip stick

Fail 20 Jan 2016 67,334 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

child seats fitted

no oil on dip stick

Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,401 miles

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

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

exhaust rear joint corroded

nearside front outer c.v boot showing signs of grease loss.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,076 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,154 miles

both front tyres soft

nearside front outer cv boot weeping from inner clip

nearside reat tyre close to wearbars inner edge

runout in both front brake discs

Pass 28 Dec 2010 50,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight knocking from n/s/ steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,872 miles

rear tyres showing signs of cracking (inbetween tread)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres showing signs of cracking (inbetween tread)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,829 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,804 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 33,804 miles

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

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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BU53 DVT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU53 DVT, 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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What year was BU53 DVT registered?

BU53 DVT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BU53 DVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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