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SP04 FHS

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,580 mi
Last recorded98,580 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 FHS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,580 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 98,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,317 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 92,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box holed (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,091 miles

engine covers fitted

slight brake grab offside rear

slight rumble through spring offside rear

Fail 10 Nov 2015 85,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

slight brake grab offside rear

slight rumble through spring offside rear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,844 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,624 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,977 miles

advise all brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,152 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly .

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

lip on both front brake discs .

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tail gate and bonnet catches slightly sticky.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 51,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tail gate and bonnet catches slightly sticky.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,126 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 38,126 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,116 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,931 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,481 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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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SP04 FHS is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SP04 FHS, 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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SP04 FHS is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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