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HW54 AAO

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,961 mi
Last recorded34,961 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 AAO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 34,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 34,961 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 30,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,831 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 22,695 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,931 miles

Offside front seat belt retracting mechanism temperamental

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,482 miles

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

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

advise that both rear tyre side walls showing signs of perrishing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,808 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 13,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,764 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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HW54 AAO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW54 AAO, 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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What year was HW54 AAO registered?

HW54 AAO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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