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VU04 AAE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 AAE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 111,951 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 111,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,803 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 95,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,068 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,481 miles

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.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,481 miles

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.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,751 miles

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.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,583 miles

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.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,966 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,053 miles

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

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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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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