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GN04 SOJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

43,998 mi
Last recorded43,998 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 SOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 43,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light water ingress

Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,957 miles

Offside Rear light water ingress

Fail 2 Apr 2025 42,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light water ingress

Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,251 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 42,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 42,013 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 42,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,453 miles

frt discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,004 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,885 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2019 39,885 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,620 miles

frt discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,349 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens creaked.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,745 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,745 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,373 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 25,373 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cuts to tread area

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,614 miles

nearside rear tyre small cuts to tread area and inner tread area out of shape

offside rear tyre small cuts to tread area

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,228 miles

nearside front tyre cuts to tread area

nearside front wiper blade split

offside and nearside front tyre inner tread area worn low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,033 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SOJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOJ, 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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What year was GN04 SOJ registered?

GN04 SOJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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