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EJ04 PNL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,357 mi
Last recorded112,357 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 PNL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under bonnet covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All leading to and from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,357 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))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under bonnet covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All leading to and from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,022 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 95,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.11% (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,197 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 79,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 70,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 53,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 53,010 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 38,676 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,148 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,178 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 May 2009 26,766 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 22,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,629 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 8 May 2007 18,630 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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EJ04 PNL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ04 PNL, 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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EJ04 PNL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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