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ET53 UVZ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,058 mi
Last recorded51,058 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 UVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 51,058 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 47,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 44,309 miles

Front Slight exhaust blow from exhaust front pipe flex

Fail 5 Jan 2024 44,309 miles

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

Front Slight exhaust blow from exhaust front pipe flex

Pass 9 Jan 2023 39,961 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 39,958 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,449 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 26,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 22,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 19,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 19,193 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,603 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 16,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 15,948 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,300 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 12,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 10,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,965 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 9,495 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 9,495 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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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ET53 UVZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET53 UVZ, 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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What year was ET53 UVZ registered?

ET53 UVZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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