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LJ54 SYP

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 SYP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,012 miles

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

tested in wet condition

windscreen wipers are damage but clearing driver view properly

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,012 miles

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

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

tested in wet condition

windscreen wipers are damage but clearing driver view properly

Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,302 miles

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,009 miles

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,944 miles

Nsf tyre and osf tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,451 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,896 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,283 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,508 miles

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

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

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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LJ54 SYP is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJ54 SYP, 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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LJ54 SYP is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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