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EX54 PVV

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,884 mi
Last recorded60,884 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 PVV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 60,884 miles

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

underbody coroded

Fail 7 May 2025 60,884 miles

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

underbody coroded

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

Pass 7 May 2024 57,177 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, Wheel Arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 7 May 2024 57,177 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, Wheel Arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,544 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 48,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 44,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 44,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 42,633 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 37,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,902 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front outer cv gaiters inner clips need replacing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,998 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 30,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,428 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 22,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 13,686 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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EX54 PVV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX54 PVV, 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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What year was EX54 PVV registered?

EX54 PVV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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The MOT history for EX54 PVV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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