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SF54 AAV

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,921 mi
Last recorded35,921 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 35,921 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 35,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Also badly cracked (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to check wipers (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,548 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 29,548 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,593 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,502 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 26,502 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,114 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 25,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,421 miles

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

STONE CHIP TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,754 miles

N/S/REAR H/CABLE BRACKET FRACTURED

Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,994 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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SF54 AAV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SF54 AAV, 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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SF54 AAV is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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