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NK54 HCE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 HCE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 79,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle All 4 doors (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 76,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 76,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,053 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two rear child seats fitted at the time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two rear child seats fitted at the time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,713 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2017 68,713 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,359 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 65,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,957 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,329 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

air bag light is on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,859 miles

nearside front tyre edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,418 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 6 Sep 2010 42,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,712 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,107 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

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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NK54 HCE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 NK54 HCE, 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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NK54 HCE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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