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VX54 AYM

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,103 mi
Last recorded85,103 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 AYM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 85,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front suspension and subframe corroded

vehicle underside treated in underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 76,682 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,921 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 73,921 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 71,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,311 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 65,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 61,391 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,990 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,573 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2014 48,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,242 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 39,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,249 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 36,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,790 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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VX54 AYM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX54 AYM, 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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VX54 AYM is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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