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SF54 AHY

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,461 mi
Last recorded94,461 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 AHY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,599 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 89,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,577 miles

corrosion on brake pipes/

Fail 14 Oct 2013 85,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes/

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,973 miles

battery insecure

corosion on brake pipes

front arm bushes starting to split

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing unevenly

battery insecure

corosion on brake pipes

front arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,496 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,496 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear reflector damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2009 32,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 21,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,156 miles

o/s/rear ABS sensor harness chafing off metal brake pipe

Fail 18 Oct 2007 15,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/rear ABS sensor harness chafing off metal brake pipe

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 AHY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AHY, 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 AHY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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