MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear sub-frame rusty
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt did not latch first time
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear sub-frame rusty
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt did not latch first time
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres low & perishing
Recommend to replace rear sub frame
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres low & perishing
Recommend to replace rear sub frame
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres have small cuts in outer side walls.
Offside front tyre bald on inner edge
front tyres wearing on edges.
nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.
power steering pipe to rack damp.
rear brake pipes corroded and will require attention.
slight cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
front tyres wearing on edges.
nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.
power steering pipe to rack damp.
rear brake pipes corroded and will require attention.
brake pipes starting to corrode.
chunk missing from nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.
power steering pipe to rack showing signs of dampness.
nearside c.v gaiter leaking grease from shaft end seal.
nearside front tyre close to limit and punctured in an unrepairable area.
offside front tyre worn on edges.
rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?
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VU04 AAE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU04 AAE, 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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VU04 AAE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 March 2004.
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