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FX04 EKV

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,807 mi
Last recorded80,807 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 EKV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 80,806 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inadiquate repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear brakes noisy

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,372 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 76,372 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,113 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,913 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,702 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,702 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,303 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 53,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,572 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,572 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,544 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,140 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 38,140 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,670 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,215 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 24,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,298 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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FX04 EKV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EKV, 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 EKV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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