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EJ54 KFT

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,696 mi
Last recorded72,696 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear sills and arches corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,919 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 65,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,516 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,516 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,140 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 25 Sep 2015 51,140 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,401 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,718 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Sep 2013 43,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,395 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,681 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,534 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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EJ54 KFT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ54 KFT, 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 KFT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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