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MX54 UVU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,639 mi
Last recorded77,639 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 UVU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 77,639 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and middle of outer sill next to suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion to chassis suspension and steering components

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,149 miles

1 Ltd of engine oil added before test

Tyre pressures adjusted before test

Fail 9 Nov 2018 72,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 Ltd of engine oil added before test

Tyre pressures adjusted before test

Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear tyres soft , inflated to 30 psi for test

Fail 1 Nov 2017 68,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear tyres soft , inflated to 30 psi for test

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front bulkhead to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened upper bearing corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre pressures low adjusted to 30 psi

Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top bearing seperated (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front bulkhead to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened upper bearing corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre pressures low adjusted to 30 psi

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,888 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 65,888 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 64,410 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 14 May 2014 64,400 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 60,089 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 15 May 2013 60,088 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 May 2012 51,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,373 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

rear wiper blade split

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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MX54 UVU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MX54 UVU, 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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MX54 UVU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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