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EY53 KGA

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 KGA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,890 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS DIM

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

POWER STEERING TANK OILY

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 96,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal FROM PUMP TO RACK (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed TAILGATE (6.2.B.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS DIM

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

POWER STEERING TANK OILY

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,284 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint centre rear of engine (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint centre rear of engine (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 79,255 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 74,293 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 74,293 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf tyre cracking / nail

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,451 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light on

nearside outer cv bootslight leak of grease

Fail 30 Jan 2013 68,451 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light on

nearside outer cv bootslight leak of grease

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,554 miles

air bag light on

washer tanke leaking

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,298 miles

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

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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EY53 KGA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY53 KGA, 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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EY53 KGA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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