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CU53 SDZ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,011 mi
Last recorded66,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 SDZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 66,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,180 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,782 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,671 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 46,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,076 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,984 miles

advise on corrosion to exhaust system

advise on slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,893 miles

advise on both front outer c.v boots perished

advise on slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,712 miles

advise on front brake pads getting low

advise on slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Fail 11 Jan 2017 32,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise on front brake pads getting low

advise on slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,644 miles

brake fluid resevoir cap missing

Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,795 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,952 miles

n/s/r brake reacts slightly slower than o/s/r

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,128 miles

both front wiper blades ends split

Fail 5 Jan 2009 15,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper blades ends split

Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,788 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,198 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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CU53 SDZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU53 SDZ, 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 CU53 SDZ registered?

CU53 SDZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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