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FX04 EKE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 EKE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 71,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

throttle pedal slight sticking

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 65,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,659 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,659 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,049 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 63,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,382 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,697 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,910 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

washers very weak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,237 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The off side front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,189 miles

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

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

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The off side front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,046 miles

The front to rear brake pipes are showing some slight signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,750 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 33,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FX04 EKE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FX04 EKE, 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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FX04 EKE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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