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SF54 EGC

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,855 mi
Last recorded55,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 EGC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 50,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,329 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,610 miles

advise corrossion nearside front top strut mounting

Fail 20 Jan 2012 44,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,928 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

air bag light on

nearside abs ring fouling sensor

offside front abs ring broken

offside front brake disc marked

Fail 20 Jan 2011 39,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

air bag light on

nearside abs ring fouling sensor

offside front abs ring broken

offside front brake disc marked

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades torn slightly

offside rear tyre cracked between tread

Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight restricted free movement at both front wheels

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 EGC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EGC, 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 EGC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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