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HJ54 VYM

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,019 mi
Last recorded49,019 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 VYM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe corroded, particularly top face, as marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,330 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,367 miles

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 32,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,155 miles

Nearside 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 19 Sep 2017 26,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,697 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,193 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 14,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,605 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,219 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 6,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 4,360 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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HJ54 VYM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HJ54 VYM, 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 HJ54 VYM registered?

HJ54 VYM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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