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AU54 GKG

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,078 mi
Last recorded108,078 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 GKG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,078 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 108,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame corroded holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame corroded holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

ns inner rack end slight play

osr anti roll bar d bush has wear

beam patterns poor

boot handle stiff

both sides rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,467 miles

boot handle sticky

both sides beam patterns poor

ns inner rack end has play

Fail 24 Oct 2016 100,466 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount detached (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount detached (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

boot handle sticky

both sides beam patterns poor

ns inner rack end has play

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,436 miles

boot handle stiff

ns inner rack end has play

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust blowing emissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

Offside wiper blade split

boot handle stiff

both front tyres have splits in outer sidewalls

both rear tyres perished and low inside edges ns 1.6mm

ns inner rack end has play

Pass 1 Nov 2014 86,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery weak

beam patterns poor

bonnett tight to open

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery weak

bonnett tight to open

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,768 miles

both drive shaft gators starting to crack

bracket on power steering hose near rack broken

ns wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from middle joint but not excessive

Fail 28 Oct 2013 79,768 miles

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

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

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

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

both drive shaft gators starting to crack

bracket on power steering hose near rack broken

ns wiper blade split

nsr tyre getting low between 1.6mm and 2mm

slight exhaust blow from middle joint but not excessive

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,374 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,378 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner egde

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 27,975 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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AU54 GKG is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU54 GKG, 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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AU54 GKG is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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