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MH54 KOW

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 KOW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,557 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 115,479 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 111,341 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,416 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 105,416 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,286 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside outer CV gaiter cracking

power steering pipe damp

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,869 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

power steering pipes damp

rear hatch release sticking

spare tyre soft

Fail 16 Sep 2010 77,868 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

power steering pipes damp

rear hatch release sticking

spare tyre soft

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,257 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering pipe damp

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,257 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

power steering pipe damp

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,917 miles

reg plates no postcode or BSU mark

Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,105 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads starting to wear low

slight wear on front offside and nearside brake discs

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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MH54 KOW is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MH54 KOW, 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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MH54 KOW is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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