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VX53 VLA

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,908 mi
Last recorded77,908 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 VLA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2012 77,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 77,908 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,106 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 68,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,677 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 exhaust joint corroded

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Vehicle underside has slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,726 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,690 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,524 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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VX53 VLA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX53 VLA, 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 VX53 VLA registered?

VX53 VLA is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is VX53 VLA safe to buy?

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