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SF04 YRT

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 YRT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 110,758 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn

o.s.f caliper damp

rear wiper torn

slight exhaust blow front to centre joint

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 25 May 2016 108,527 miles

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

front brake pads worn

nearside c v boot perished/cracking

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

several areas of damage on body

some signs of leakage on power steering hoses/pipes

Fail 25 May 2016 108,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also very soft/flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

aux drive belts squeeling

front brake pads worn

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

several areas of damage on body

some signs of leakage on power steering hoses/pipes

Pass 27 May 2015 98,143 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod ineer joint/rack

some corrosion on front brake pipes and front to rear front sections of brake pipe

Fail 27 May 2015 98,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod ineer joint/rack

some corrosion on front brake pipes and front to rear front sections of brake pipe

Pass 22 May 2014 89,659 miles

aux drive belt noisey

both front c v boots perished

front number plate damaged

slight corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe at front section

Fail 22 May 2014 89,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

aux drive belt noisey

both front c v boots perished

exhaust leaking at front joint (clamp rotten)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

slight corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe at front section

Pass 23 May 2013 79,710 miles

both front c v boots badly perished

front numberplate damaged

some corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 23 May 2013 79,710 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front c v boots badly perished

front numberplate damaged

offside front tyre worn to limit and splitting in tread area

offside rear tyre worn and splitting in tread area

some corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2012 71,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 28 May 2012 71,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 31 May 2011 60,191 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 60,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside wiper torn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 48,191 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust corroded/corroding

p.a.s pipe/hose at rack area seeping/damp/wet

pin nail/s in tread area of nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion on p.a.s pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2009 35,551 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe weak and corroded

slight leak on power steering piep next to rack

Fail 26 May 2009 35,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet stiff to open

exhaust front flexi pipe weak and corroded

slight leak on power steering piep next to rack

Pass 27 May 2008 24,229 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 24,229 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2007 13,746 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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SF04 YRT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SF04 YRT, 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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SF04 YRT is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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