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LJ04 KYZ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,746 mi
Last recorded113,746 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KYZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,746 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front headlight deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2025 96,102 miles

Handbrake Travel Becoming Excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking with age (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking with age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,722 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 68,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,852 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 57,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 52,708 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,576 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,209 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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LJ04 KYZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LJ04 KYZ, 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 LJ04 KYZ registered?

LJ04 KYZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 KYZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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