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SP54 CAX

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,288 mi
Last recorded123,288 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 CAX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,288 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

gear oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 108,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

gear oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,467 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 74,467 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,388 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,039 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front c v boots deteriorated

both inner washer jets not hitting screen

n/s/r tyre scrubbed

oil filter slightly leaking

p.a.s pipe at steering rack ssupport bracket broken

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,423 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,414 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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SP54 CAX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP54 CAX, 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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SP54 CAX is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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