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EU04 BHV

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,702 mi
Last recorded133,702 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 BHV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 133,702 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 133,615 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 127,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 119,839 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2016 109,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

fluctuation from o/s/f brake

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded (flitch)

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Fail 10 May 2016 109,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

fluctuation from o/s/f brake

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded (flitch)

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2015 101,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 90,203 miles

i)Brake system :Off side front brake (effort) fluctuation,judder (disc) and slightly grabbing.Rear pipes corroded.Rear drums corroded.

ii)Off side front inner suspension (arm) bush failing (lifting).

iii)Exhaust centre corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 90,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

i)Brake system :Off side front brake (effort) fluctuation,judder (disc) and slightly grabbing.Rear pipes corroded.Rear drums corroded.

ii)Off side front inner suspension (arm) bush failing (lifting).

iii)Exhaust centre corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,495 miles

Brake System Advisories:Fluctuation on Near side front brake effort.Rear Brake pipe(s) corroded.

Exhaust flexy joint worn

Off side front lower suspension inner bush bonding starting to fail.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,961 miles

BRAKES-i)Judder on Both Fronts.ii)Near side front Disc corroded and pitted.iii)20 % Front Imbalance.iv)Near side rear and Off side rear pipes corroded.

Exhaust system front flexy joint worn.

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,961 miles

Exhaust system front flexy joint worn.

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

BRAKES-i)Judder on Both Fronts.ii)Near side front Disc corroded and pitted.iii)20 % Front Imbalance.iv)Near side rear and Off side rear pipes corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,798 miles

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

outer face of nearside front brake disc pitted and brakes not working over full surface of disc

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,798 miles

outer face of nearside front brake disc pitted and brakes not working over full surface of disc

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,365 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,127 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,227 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 29,227 miles

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

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

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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EU04 BHV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EU04 BHV, 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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EU04 BHV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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