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NK04 JXM

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,208 mi
Last recorded74,208 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 JXM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,208 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle welding repairs

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill weak

Fail 23 Mar 2026 74,208 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Age related under body corrosion

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle welding repairs

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill weak

Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,153 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

age related underbody corrosion

unable to check both outer sills fully due to body filler repair offside outer sill becoming weak in places

welding repair to rear axle crossmember

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,532 miles

age related underbody corrosion

offside repeater lens damaged

previous welding to outer sills

Fail 14 Mar 2023 69,532 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related underbody corrosion

offside repeater lens damaged

previous welding to outer sills

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,715 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer lower sill wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under body age related corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2022 67,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ring cracked (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both spring mounts holed and corroded both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer lower sill wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under body age related corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,670 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater lens has damage does not affect light source

under body age related corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,655 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills rusted nearside slightly holed [not considered excessive]

offside front tyre wearing inner edge [approaching failure stage]

Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both outer sills rusted nearside slightly holed [not considered excessive]

offside front tyre wearing inner edge [approaching failure stage]

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust [flexi pipe] (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,371 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge [poor condition]

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,162 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,754 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,775 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 18,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NK04 JXM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NK04 JXM, 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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NK04 JXM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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