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VX54 CEF

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,298 mi
Last recorded101,298 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 CEF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,298 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,328 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 69,279 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 69,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,152 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 63,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s number plate light dull

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,773 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,773 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,607 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CEF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX54 CEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX54 CEF registered?

VX54 CEF is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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