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VU04 AED

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,767 mi
Last recorded70,767 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 AED
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,767 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 24 Aug 2023 70,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust flexi worn

surface corrosion too under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 16 Aug 2022 70,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through filtch panel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through filcth panel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 70,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas. and outer side wall perishing.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 69,321 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall of tyre. 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,368 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake binding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,620 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,620 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,109 miles

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 25 Feb 2013 47,482 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,431 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 43,338 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

o/s wiper blade has small split on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,845 miles

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)

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

both front tyres - wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,540 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,540 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,410 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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VU04 AED is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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