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CX04 ACU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

140,254 mi
Last recorded140,254 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 ACU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 140,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached RUBBER MOUNTING FAILED (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 29,506 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 28,635 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function heavily corroded at spring mount (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever high

Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,268 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever high

Fail 5 Nov 2018 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rusting

handbrake high

Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust getting rusty

front sub frame getting rusty

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/f washer jet part blocked

o/s/r outer sill getting rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2017 103,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust getting rusty

front sub frame getting rusty

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/f washer jet part blocked

o/s/r outer sill getting rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,066 miles

front brake pads getting worn

front subframe rusting

o/s outer sill starting to rust

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads getting worn

front subframe rusting

o/s outer sill starting to rust

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,938 miles

both front lower arm bushes showing signs of wear

both windscreen washer jets part blocked.

exhaust system rusting.

front subframe rusting.

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and cracking up

Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front lower arm bushes showing signs of wear

both windscreen washer jets part blocked.

exhaust system rusting.

front subframe rusting.

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and cracking up

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,829 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,956 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,295 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,427 miles

child seat fitted incorrectly

nearside wiper split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted incorrectly

nearside wiper split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,592 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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CX04 ACU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX04 ACU, 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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CX04 ACU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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