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GN04 BFA

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,208 mi
Last recorded132,208 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 BFA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,962 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 123,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2016 115,972 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 110,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 103,684 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 97,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,482 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 91,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,866 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 36,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,332 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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GN04 BFA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GN04 BFA, 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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GN04 BFA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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