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EJ04 RNU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,555 mi
Last recorded67,555 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 RNU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 67,555 miles

battery poorly secured

chips to windscreen

damage to front number plate

exhaust corroded

n/s number plate lamp innop

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

windscreen washers poor

Pass 24 May 2018 60,123 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres have some cuts

aux. belts noisy

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 60,108 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres have some cuts

aux. belts noisy

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 56,247 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 56,247 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grinding on disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 51,534 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 51,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 May 2014 51,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,026 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,605 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,810 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all four tyres incorrect tyre pressure in flatted to correct pressure for brake test

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres incorrect tyre pressure in flatted to correct pressure for brake test

Pass 1 May 2008 36,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,140 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 RNU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ04 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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