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YN54 FVZ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 FVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 85,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,615 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively rear belt (3 fitted) loose and squealing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded but still secure

Fail 4 Dec 2019 84,615 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively rear belt (3 fitted) loose and squealing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded but still secure

Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,734 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 83,734 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,649 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 82,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both drive belts in poor condition and noisy

Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,537 miles

Coolant leak o/s bottom corner of radiator wet ()

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

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

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

both drive belts worn and rear tensioner bearings noisy

Fail 2 Dec 2016 81,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" standard (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" standard (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Coolant leak o/s bottom corner of radiator wet ()

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

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

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

both drive belts worn and rear tensioner bearings noisy

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,006 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,006 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,608 miles

aux belt/engine noise

bonnet siezed

both rear brake pipes corroded

wipers smear

Fail 28 Nov 2014 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

aux belt/engine noise

bonnet siezed

both rear brake pipes corroded

wipers smear

Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,287 miles

bottom coolant hose clip corroded

noise from aux belt/tensioner/pully

slight leak of grease from o/s/f cv boot

Fail 27 Nov 2013 77,287 miles

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

bottom coolant hose clip corroded

noise from aux belt/tensioner/pully

o/s/f brake slightly binding

slight leak of grease from o/s/f cv boot

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,941 miles

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

airbag light on failure next year

offside front constant velocity joint gaitor has a seepage of grease

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,360 miles

air bag lamp on (failiure next year)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,570 miles

1.air bag light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,214 miles

1.wear on front brake discs and o/s front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,160 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 20,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YN54 FVZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YN54 FVZ, 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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YN54 FVZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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