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WX04 VPE

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 VPE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 89,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around trailing arm front mount on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle (suspension,body & exhaust)

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,942 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

general corrosion on underside of vehicle including body, suspension and exhaust, however none yet considered to be excessive

surface scratches in windscreen caused by the prolonged use of a faulty wiper blade, however not adversely affecting the drivers view

Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,159 miles

Nearside Front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and blocking 195/55R15v

boot handle stiff to operate

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion to the underside of vehicle that is either not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

exhaust corroded at rear joint

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses frosted)

slight scoring to nearside of windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,159 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corrosion through to hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and blocking 195/55R15v

boot handle stiff to operate

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion to the underside of vehicle that is either not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

exhaust corroded at rear joint

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses frosted)

power steering belt slipping on full lock

slight scoring to nearside of windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r shock absorber damp

power steering belt slipping on lock

Fail 16 Sep 2019 85,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

power steering belt slipping on lock

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,968 miles

Engine belt noise on steering lock

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have frosted lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever travel

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Tailgate handle sticking

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear all brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,928 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer skin split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm towards inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front exhaust flexi outer skin split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear (blocking) on inner edge and perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brakes lightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexi outer skin split

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear pattern (blocking)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 70,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,467 miles

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2012 59,463 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,543 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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WX04 VPE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX04 VPE, 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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WX04 VPE is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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