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DE04 YVL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,878 mi
Last recorded189,878 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 YVL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2016 189,878 miles

Battery insecure Terminals also loose (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Centre Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot catch (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Bolts loose (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm/rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Radiator clip broken

Spare wheel defective

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 157,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 157,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,233 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 124,233 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 109,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,787 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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DE04 YVL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE04 YVL, 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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DE04 YVL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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