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FH04 NBB

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,666 mi
Last recorded21,666 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 NBB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 21,666 miles

Nearside Front slight play steering arm (tie rod)

Fail 16 Mar 2023 21,666 miles

Nearside Front slight play steering arm (tie rod)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 3,423 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 1,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 72,137 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,061 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,566 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 66,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no dip or main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking all along tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking along tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 12 May 2016 60,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 19 May 2015 57,548 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 57,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 54,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads near on limit of 1.5mm thick

Fail 14 May 2014 54,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads near on limit of 1.5mm thick

Fail 13 May 2013 51,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 51,045 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 46,745 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,745 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 May 2011 42,598 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2010 38,227 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 38,227 miles

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

N/S wiper blade split.

Pass 26 May 2009 34,038 miles

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 16 May 2008 26,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,226 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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FH04 NBB is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol 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 FH04 NBB, 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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FH04 NBB is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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