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KX04 KNU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,234 mi
Last recorded62,234 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 KNU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,234 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,667 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 55,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 53,844 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush separation. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short and long pipe to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 52,857 miles

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail belts.[air condition and power steer.] (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush separation. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short and long pipe to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,752 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch slips

nsf,nsr and osr tyres have age cracks

Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch slips

nsf,nsr and osr tyres have age cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,939 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,870 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,886 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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KX04 KNU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KX04 KNU, 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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KX04 KNU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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