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EJ04 YKL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,491 mi
Last recorded85,491 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YKL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 85,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

horn is weak

o/s side repeater cover missing

x2 rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2017 79,350 miles

Front Exhaust noisy flexi deteriorated (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn + deteriorated 205/55/15

front brakes fluctuating

horn is weak

Fail 22 May 2017 79,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust noisy flexi deteriorated (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn + deteriorated 205/55/15

front brakes fluctuating

horn is weak

Pass 25 May 2016 73,955 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front both front wipers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 205-55-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear x2 nails in tyre

Fail 16 May 2016 73,361 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing stud damaged (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front both front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 205-55-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear x2 nails in tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 67,208 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake check

Fail 18 May 2015 67,208 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake check

Pass 21 May 2014 58,093 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 48,173 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 42,683 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre fraying outer edge & wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 37,030 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 8 May 2009 30,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,999 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 24,197 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 24,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,442 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 YKL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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