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SB54 VPE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 VPE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,578 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,246 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,529 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres // w.bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 79,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering and susp slight // tyres // w.bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,309 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 46,306 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,760 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,812 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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SB54 VPE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB54 VPE, 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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SB54 VPE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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