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VX04 WGK

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,310 mi
Last recorded66,310 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 WGK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 66,310 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 4 patches marked with paint (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,917 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,784 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 95,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,571 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to show signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,342 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to show signs of leakage.

exhaust front flexi section starting to separate.

front number plate showing signs of water ingress.

stonechip zone "B" less than 40mm.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,676 miles

front number plate showing signs of water ingress.

stone chip zone "B" less than 40mm.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 53,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate showing signs of water ingress.

nearside and offside front outer cv gaiters perished and showing signs of cracking.

nearside front bottom balljoint gaiter starting to perish.

nearside mirror glass cracked.

stone chip zone "B" less than 40mm.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,995 miles

off side front brake pipe starting to corrode where pipe passes through bulkhead

Pass 2 Oct 2015 406,982 miles

2 front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2015 46,943 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

2 front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,925 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,262 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 35,207 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,298 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,996 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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VX04 WGK is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX04 WGK, 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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What year was VX04 WGK registered?

VX04 WGK is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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