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EU04 WUB

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,014 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,297 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 96,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,373 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 90,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,879 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,879 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Offside rear (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,628 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,003 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 71,594 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 71,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,586 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,586 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,119 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 52,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,595 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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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EU04 WUB is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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