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EX54 RVP

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 RVP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 124,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,620 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front subframe has been welded [ satisfactory at time of test ]

Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 116,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 108,640 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,175 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,790 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,449 miles

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)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,079 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Dec 2010 51,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2009 26,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,489 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 14,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,122 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 RVP is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX54 RVP, 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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EX54 RVP is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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