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NX04 PKU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 PKU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 77,279 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2025 77,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,036 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 74,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,124 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 70,124 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 70,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,299 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,293 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 45,554 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 36,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,012 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,187 miles

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

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

tyre pressures

Fail 1 Jul 2011 22,765 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,765 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,526 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,194 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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NX04 PKU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NX04 PKU, 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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What year was NX04 PKU registered?

NX04 PKU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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