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SF54 AJU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,648 mi
Last recorded119,648 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 119,648 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 119,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,142 miles

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 116,142 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,494 miles

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 111,494 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,630 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,629 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,137 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 102,128 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 99,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,554 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3x (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,498 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,498 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 87,165 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,643 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 77,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,398 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 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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