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SF54 AJO

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,188 mi
Last recorded83,188 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,978 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,867 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 67,748 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,519 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

small crack on windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

small crack on windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,945 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,859 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 21 Jan 2011 49,854 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 23 Jan 2010 44,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,528 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 36,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 31,980 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 AJO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJO, 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 AJO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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