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EU53 AUY

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,304 mi
Last recorded119,304 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AUY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 119,304 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2024 118,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 118,852 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 118,533 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 118,533 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 117,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,485 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 116,479 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 115,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 113,929 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 113,929 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav mount ()

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,657 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,627 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,008 miles

Front subframe and both lower suspension arms ( Heavy corrosion).

Rear Subframe (Heavy corrosion).

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,348 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 63,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S front to rear and both trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 18,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,610 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

headlamp covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,944 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 15,367 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,595 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 13,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 9,597 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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EU53 AUY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EU53 AUY, 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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EU53 AUY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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