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KW04 RUJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,446 mi
Last recorded77,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 RUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front under wheel arch to rubber brake hoes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,956 miles

bonnet hinges very stiff/siezed

Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet hinges very stiff/siezed

Pass 13 May 2019 66,152 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 May 2019 66,152 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2018 61,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,613 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 44,613 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,538 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KW04 RUJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KW04 RUJ, 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 KW04 RUJ registered?

KW04 RUJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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