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AU54 ABO

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,586 mi
Last recorded115,586 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ABO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 115,586 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 112,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 106,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,379 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,087 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 96,085 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,917 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

Fail 12 Oct 2016 90,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,766 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low and perished

Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,058 miles

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

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

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

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Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,345 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 59,228 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,976 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,246 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 ABO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ABO, 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 ABO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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