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EU04 MSX

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 MSX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 135,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged, but still secure/supported

Front tyres worn excessivley on inner edges

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 135,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged, but still secure/supported

Front tyres worn excessivley on inner edges

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,941 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

No centre seat belt fitted

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 115,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

No centre seat belt fitted

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,599 miles

Air bag warning on dash

Child seats fitted to O/S + N/S rear seats,unable to carry out inspection of belts

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,527 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 69,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate shows damage.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion/wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear metal brake pipes are starting to show corrosion.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,353 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate shows damage.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion/wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear metal brake pipes are starting to show corrosion.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 40,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,292 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 33,292 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING SHOULD BE CHECKED

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

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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EU04 MSX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EU04 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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