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OV54 EKM

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,916 mi
Last recorded76,916 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 EKM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2019 76,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Could not assess condition of front pads due to wheel trims at time of test suspect low pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Rear Imbalance on Rear service brake effort

Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,857 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 70,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable to close to shoulder of tyre. ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,369 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind to brake,split to near side wiper blade.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,914 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 46,901 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 45,710 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 45,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 44,995 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 44,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,939 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,309 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,838 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 22,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check rear seat belt cause child seats fitted to rear

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,672 miles

unable to check rear seat belt cause child seats fitted to rear

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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OV54 EKM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV54 EKM, 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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OV54 EKM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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