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VU04 AEC

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 AEC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 140,462 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,766 miles

195/55/15"H" Budgets

P,A,S belt squealing on lock to lock inspection when steering is held hard over,belt slipping.

battery loose but not insecure.

front number plate cracked,rear number plate showing signs of water ingress.

pin hole in offside front and nearside front outer c.v gaiters.

rear wiper blade staring to split on ends.

slight judder evident at nearside front brake,brake disc showing signs of excess heat at some point,brake not binding and performance readings are good.

slight play/wear evident in offside front suspension/steering.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 116,766 miles

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

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

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

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

195/55/15"H" Budgets

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

P,A,S belt squealing on lock to lock inspection when steering is held hard over,belt slipping.

battery loose but not insecure.

front number plate cracked,rear number plate showing signs of water ingress.

pin hole in offside front and nearside front outer c.v gaiters.

rear wiper blade staring to split on ends.

slight judder evident at nearside front brake,brake disc showing signs of excess heat at some point,brake not binding and performance readings are good.

slight play/wear evident in offside front suspension/steering.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,204 miles

front number plate dammaged but still readable

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2013 88,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate dammaged but still readable

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2012 74,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 5 Feb 2011 62,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,150 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,609 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 42,231 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 33,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,514 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 24,514 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 AEC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AEC, 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 AEC is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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