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SN54 ELJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,145 mi
Last recorded92,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 ELJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,145 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 92,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All on underside coated (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and mount (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and sticking slightly (3.5.1g)

Oil leak At oil filter ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,675 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All on underside coated (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and mount (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and sticking slightly (3.5.1g)

Oil leak At oil filter ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel pipes corroding in parts

Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroding in parts

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,458 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,458 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 67,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,917 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,438 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,539 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,691 miles

both front tyres 3mm

child seat fitted to nsr

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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SN54 ELJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SN54 ELJ, 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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SN54 ELJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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