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EJ54 KFG

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,873 mi
Last recorded73,873 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,873 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R TO FLEXI - O/S ALONG FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST FRONT FLEX IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Front WIPER SPLIT

O/S/R DROPLINK SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 11 Mar 2017 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S FRONT TO REAR ALONG FUEL TANK AND O/S/R SHORT PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R TO FLEXI - O/S ALONG FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST FRONT FLEX IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Front WIPER SPLIT

O/S/R DROPLINK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

rear axle corroded and other components

Fail 4 Mar 2016 68,320 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

rear axle corroded and other components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,782 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 Mar 2014 57,299 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,561 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,770 miles

Both front driveshaft boots are damp around the shaft

Front engine mount is debonding

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 48,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front driveshaft boots are damp around the shaft

Front engine mount is debonding

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,622 miles

N/S cv boot is loose on shaft

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Trim is falling off N/S sill

Tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 11 Aug 2011 41,622 miles

N/S cv boot is loose on shaft

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Trim is falling off N/S sill

Tyre size 195/55/15

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,950 miles

N/S/R sill arch area is rusty

N/S/R tyre is perished

Tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,631 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 26,631 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges and may indicate that the wheel alignment is incorrectly set and may need adjustment

Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,885 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,148 miles

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

offside front tyre is getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2007 14,148 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is getting low

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 KFG is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KFG, 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 KFG is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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