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CN54 CXM

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,318 mi
Last recorded114,318 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 CXM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 114,318 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroeded

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

some wear front brake pads

Fail 4 Sep 2025 114,318 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroeded

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

some wear front brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,829 miles

nearside washer jet inoperative but sufficient water supplied

Fail 4 Sep 2023 107,829 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside subframe and subframe mounting area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside washer jet inoperative but sufficient water supplied

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,322 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges and on 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 102,322 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges and on 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,995 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 97,916 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 97,901 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS OUTER CV BOOT BADLY SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hand brake's cable clamp broken.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 92,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 88,183 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 83,320 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 83,283 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 76,129 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,603 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,009 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,419 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,429 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,398 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,839 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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CN54 CXM 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 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 CN54 CXM, 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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CN54 CXM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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