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KX54 VJE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,866 mi
Last recorded174,866 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 VJE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 174,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

deteration and cracks to nearside front tyre inner side wall

engine oil level low

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2012 170,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

deteration to front wiper blades

engine oil level low

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2012 170,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

deteration to front wiper blades

engine oil level low

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2011 164,975 miles

Air bag light is on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front disc's pitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 137,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front seatbelt slow to pull out

Fail 6 Oct 2010 137,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front seatbelt slow to pull out

Pass 15 Oct 2009 110,031 miles

both rear tyres low tread (2mm)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight leak from the gearbox

Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,062 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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KX54 VJE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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