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HW54 ABZ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,092 mi
Last recorded34,092 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 ABZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 34,092 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 34,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 32,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 30,991 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 28,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,248 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 27,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 25,173 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,940 miles

Nearside Front tyre split/perished

Nearside Rear tyre split/perished

Offside Front tyre split/perished

Offside Rear tyre split/perished

Fail 8 Aug 2018 23,940 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre split/perished

Nearside Rear tyre split/perished

Offside Front tyre split/perished

Offside Rear tyre split/perished

Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre split/perished

Offside Front tyre split/perished

Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,376 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,982 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,008 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls perishing/cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2009 9,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,174 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,603 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 7,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 5,971 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 ABZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ registered?

HW54 ABZ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is HW54 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW54 ABZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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