2004 Hyundai Matrix · 1,823 MOT tests
2004 Hyundai Matrix reliability
2004 Hyundai Matrixs fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Matrix years (1,823 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Matrixs: 46.8%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Matrixs: 46.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 75,802
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,823
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.8% of tests fail here (93% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Hyundai Matrix
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.4%
- Brakes14.1%
- Body, chassis and structure13.7%
- Lights and electrics13.5%
- Tyres7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Steering5.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.56%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.68%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.62%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.51%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.21%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.45%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.23%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.57%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (5.6%)
Is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix reliable?
2004 Hyundai Matrixs fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Matrix years (1,823 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Hyundai Matrix MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.56% of tests), position lamp not working (5.27% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Hyundai Matrix have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Hyundai Matrix shows 75,802 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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