MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between the tread, and on the inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades are insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Centre brake lamp has some bulbs out
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Centre brake lamp has some bulbs out
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer CV Boot split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened offside (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened offside (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3x (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?
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SF54 AJU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 AJU, 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 AJU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 October 2004.
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