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Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to get close (5.2.3 (e))
Front front cross-member corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished also getting close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with wear and age both front and rear
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to get close (5.2.3 (e))
Front front cross-member corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished also getting close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with wear and age both front and rear
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inne rna douter shoulders and worn very closeto wear bars
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and side walls perished
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear shoulders and worn very close to wear bars
Nearside reversing light in op
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s headlight lens need a polish to improve images
n/s and o/s outer sills surface corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake effort poor
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp lenses deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps in poor condition
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged from front marked in yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both headlamp lenses poor condition
coolant leak
Headlamp patterns vague
O/s outer sill corroding
Windscreen damaged (not seriously affecting view)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt missing unable to test rear seats and belts (7.1.2 (a))
Headlamp patterns vague
O/s outer sill corroding
Windscreen damaged (not seriously affecting view)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is just legal advise change asap (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is just legal advise change asap (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both Front Tyres Wearing Low On Inner Edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracked But No Corrdes Showing
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Both Front Tyres Wearing Low On Inner Edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracked But No Corrdes Showing
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres close to limit 195/55r15
windscreen scratched
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear wiper blade split
slight judderr on both front brakes(suspect due to slight corrosion with been stood
surface corrosion on front discs
rear wiper blade split
slight judderr on both front brakes(suspect due to slight corrosion with been stood
surface corrosion on front discs
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YW04 UEL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 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 YW04 UEL, 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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YW04 UEL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 May 2004.
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