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FX04 KAJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill /wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 81,511 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill /wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 76,067 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside 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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,929 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 68,929 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,911 miles

Rear both rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,902 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s tie rod worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking corroded & leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,500 miles

Nearside Rear nail embedded .........

front & rear brake pipes corrosion present ...............

Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear nail embedded .........

front & rear brake pipes corrosion present ...............

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,427 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,368 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 54,018 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 51,247 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 36,777 miles

advise left rear tyer at 3m/m

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 KAJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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