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DK54 AEM

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,616 mi
Last recorded109,616 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 AEM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 109,616 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded - Suspension arms all corroded but not seriously weakened bushes are worn slight (5.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective all - washer jets adjusted (3.4 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner d bush has slight play

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel slight (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported slight - Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle suspension and chassis cab corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded inner outer sill axle all suspension body chassis cab parts and components (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 109,612 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working nearside front is dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner tie rod and rack has play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner tie rod and rack has play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame fractured Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded - Suspension arms all corroded but not seriously weakened bushes are worn slight (5.1.1 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect level adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rods and rack has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated worn limit (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner d bush has slight play

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel slight (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported slight - Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle suspension and chassis cab corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger side code - reset cleared (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded inner outer sill axle all suspension body chassis cab parts and components (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 94,064 miles

General underbody surface rust in various places

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,378 miles

Corrosion in various places

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 80,378 miles

Corrosion in various places

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,266 miles

Corrosion in various places

Fail 5 Nov 2019 69,266 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced W/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced W/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 55,111 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 55,111 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes through inner wing, CLOSE INSPECTION NOT POSSIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage/inner wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal in inner shoulder ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,474 miles

Nearside Front inside brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,289 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 43,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,581 miles

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

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

Outer sidewalls on both rear tyres startimg to perish and crack

Rear numberplate delaminated

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,570 miles

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

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

Rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,990 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,461 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,722 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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DK54 AEM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK54 AEM, 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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DK54 AEM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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