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YW04 UEL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

140,145 mi
Last recorded140,145 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UEL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 140,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 140,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,110 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 135,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,614 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,313 miles

Headlamp patterns vague

O/s outer sill corroding

Windscreen damaged (not seriously affecting view)

Fail 30 Jul 2019 113,313 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,714 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 106,713 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,723 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 100,723 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,584 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,404 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,302 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 82,302 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,700 miles

both front tyres close to limit 195/55r15

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,047 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,136 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,008 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 37,008 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 23,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,380 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight judderr on both front brakes(suspect due to slight corrosion with been stood

surface corrosion on front discs

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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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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