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EU54 YEC

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,741 mi
Last recorded153,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 YEC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 153,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 153,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 149,265 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 149,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,616 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slighty perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,043 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 137,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 132,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,506 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 107,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 81,698 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 81,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 58,138 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 58,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 33,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,160 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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EU54 YEC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU54 YEC, 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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EU54 YEC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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