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HF04 EPV

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,994 mi
Last recorded84,994 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 EPV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,711 miles

A/C drivebelt getting abit perrished and cracked

Appears to be slight brake bind at O/S/F wheel

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places (esp front 'FLEXIBLE' section)

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear end areas, and rear pipes, starting to get abit corroded slightly

Rear tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear (esp N/S/R, also has nail stuck in inner tread edge area)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,079 miles

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

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

exhaust joints rusty

front number plate deteriorated

hand brake near reserve limit

o/s and n/s outer cv gaiters cracking

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,078 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox area

o/s and n/s outer cv gaiters cracking

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

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

exhaust joints rusty

front number plate deteriorated

hand brake near reserve limit

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,256 miles

both front cv gaiters starting to crack

front number plate deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 149,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front cv gaiters starting to crack

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake near reserve limit

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,306 miles

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

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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HF04 EPV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF04 EPV, 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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HF04 EPV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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