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EJ54 KFA

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,121 mi
Last recorded114,121 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 KFA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 114,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,847 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 95,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,151 miles

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall

headlamps a little cloudy

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,156 miles

Centre Rear seat belt slow to return

Nearside Front lower arm rear bushes split

Nearside Front outer c.v. boot deeply cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished and deeply cracked

Offside Front lower arm rear bush split

Offside Front outer c.v. boot deeply cracked

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2015 71,156 miles

Centre Rear seat belt slow to return

Nearside Front lower arm rear bushes split

Nearside Front outer c.v. boot deeply cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished and deeply cracked

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

Offside Front lower arm rear bush split

Offside Front outer c.v. boot deeply cracked

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 67,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wear

Fail 31 Aug 2013 65,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wear

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,503 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,987 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,987 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,800 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,800 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 42,422 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 42,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,609 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 34,609 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,002 miles

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

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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EJ54 KFA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red 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 EJ54 KFA, 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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EJ54 KFA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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