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DX04 HGL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 HGL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 103,291 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,124 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 95,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,693 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 82,693 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,118 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,955 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,253 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2013 36,504 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,076 miles

Front brake discs seem worn

Offside front cv gaiter deteriorating

Power steering rack damp

Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,539 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 31,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,064 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 29,064 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,161 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,997 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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DX04 HGL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX04 HGL, 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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DX04 HGL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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