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YK53 AEY

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 AEY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 97,233 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,795 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 96,779 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside has lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

off side rear seat not fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018 96,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear box cross member front bolts loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,727 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,415 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 87,912 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,482 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,510 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,160 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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,160 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade torn on ends.

Fail 21 Dec 2006 27,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade torn on ends.

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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YK53 AEY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YK53 AEY, 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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YK53 AEY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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