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DX54 NKC

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,249 mi
Last recorded99,249 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 NKC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2022 99,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 86,925 miles

ALL REAR SUB FRAME SLGHTLY CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front CV GAITER SLIGHTLY CRACKING

Fail 20 Apr 2021 86,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR SUB FRAME SLGHTLY CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front CV GAITER SLIGHTLY CRACKING

Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,913 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on left hand rear outer sill / wheel arch

Fail 30 Oct 2019 86,913 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,616 miles

corrosion on both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members

Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

corrosion on both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,353 miles

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

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

rear x member corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 79,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( rear section ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( rear section ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

rear x member corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,726 miles

Nearside Rear dog cage fitted ,seat belt cant be tested

Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear dog cage fitted ,seat belt cant be tested

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,544 miles

frnt brake discs slightly corroded and worn

o/s n/s front tyres wearing away from inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,817 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded inner side

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,505 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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DX54 NKC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX54 NKC, 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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DX54 NKC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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