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MV04 GUE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,343 mi
Last recorded126,343 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 GUE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 126,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 122,827 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 122,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracked on side wall and tread

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front tyre perishing and cracked on side wall and tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from pump (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 119,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from pump (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,169 miles

engine emmisions fluctuating .

exhaust front section, flexi deteriorated , possible very slight blow developing

foot brake slip pad worn

near side rear damper showing a slight leak

near side rear hand brake cable , clip broken .

power assisted pipe to steering rack has been wiped clean , no leak evident at time of mot test.

power steering filler tank showing oil sweat

vehicle to be reinspected in 30 days in relation to power assisted steering components .

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,738 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 107,679 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 102,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 79,524 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

power steering leak seek advice soon as possible

Pass 5 Jun 2012 79,524 miles

power steering leak seek advice soon as possible

Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,805 miles

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

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

seek dealer advice on power steering pipe , light oil leak .

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,805 miles

seek dealer advice on power steering pipe , light oil leak .

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,916 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,880 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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MV04 GUE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MV04 GUE, 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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MV04 GUE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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