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WK53 FKJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,150 mi
Last recorded143,150 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 FKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 143,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 143,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 140,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,708 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 139,708 miles

Brake performance not tested PIPE BURST ON ROLLERS (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 138,195 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 138,186 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,090 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 137,090 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front 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 Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 135,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,516 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 129,896 miles

both front tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,353 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,508 miles

both front tyres edges worn low

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,388 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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WK53 FKJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK53 FKJ, 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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WK53 FKJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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