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SP54 EFU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,736 mi
Last recorded65,736 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 EFU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 65,736 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub frame / cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 64,260 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,551 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,429 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,494 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,355 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,353 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2012 33,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 30,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,495 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,942 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 EFU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP54 EFU, 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 EFU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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