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HN54 DWU

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 DWU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,156 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 104,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated slightly reducing headlamp output

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 101,019 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position handle stuck in (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis has surface corrosion

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot gaiter deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily scored (3.5.1i)

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,072 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Offside Front outer edge worn 195/55/15

oil leaks

tracking requires checking due to tyre wear

vehicle has grey smoke when first started but clears when revved

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Offside Front outer edge worn 195/55/15

oil leaks

tracking requires checking due to tyre wear

vehicle has grey smoke when first started but clears when revved

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer edge

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 81,159 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,104 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Sep 2013 71,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,162 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,162 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,333 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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HN54 DWU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN54 DWU, 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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HN54 DWU is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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