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HC04 DAU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 DAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 114,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 114,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 104,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,769 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 89,769 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,495 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 78,494 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,125 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 64,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,783 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,383 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,481 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,525 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,451 miles

Customer removed object fitted to n/s/r seat belt during test.

Protective cover fitted to rear seat.

Strong advise that the brake fluid reservoir has a slight leak betwee brake master cylinder and fluid reservoir.

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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HC04 DAU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HC04 DAU, 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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HC04 DAU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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