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MV53 HAU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,637 mi
Last recorded109,637 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 109,637 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 109,637 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs pitted

noise from belt area

oil sump damaged

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 13 Apr 2011 109,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs pitted

noise from belt area

oil sump damaged

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 24 Nov 2009 100,662 miles

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

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

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

the nearside front wiper is spliting

Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,662 miles

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

the nearside front wiper is spliting

Pass 6 Jan 2009 82,522 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,811 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,038 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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MV53 HAU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 MV53 HAU, 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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MV53 HAU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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