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KX54 VHZ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,488 mi
Last recorded42,488 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 VHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,488 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorating

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated at flexi joint

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

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

Offside front brake back plate excessively corroded

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 42,487 miles

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

Both front headlamps deteriorating

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated at flexi joint

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

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

Offside front brake back plate excessively corroded

Offside front wheel bearing not tested

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension system corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 41,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Offside front brake back plate corroded heavily and deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,796 miles

Both front constant velocity joint outer boots leaking grease

Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,950 miles

Headlamp level switch moved to check headlamp aim

Fail 6 Nov 2015 36,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Headlamp level switch moved to check headlamp aim

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,185 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 35,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 33,033 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 33,033 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,793 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Front brake pads 80% worn

Wear on front brake discs

Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,952 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,952 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,600 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres have small cuts in tread and perishing slightly

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

Offside front tyre cut in tread-not deep

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,565 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 19,543 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,606 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,307 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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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KX54 VHZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KX54 VHZ, 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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KX54 VHZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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