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HX53 PWL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,823 mi
Last recorded91,823 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PWL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,823 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Offside Front Inner door shut corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,524 miles

Auxiliary belts perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 16 Aug 2019 79,524 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belts perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,383 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,552 miles

Front brake discs worn

Light misting of fluid from power steering pipe/hose union

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Front brake discs worn

Light misting of fluid from power steering pipe/hose union

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,111 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,128 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,426 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,426 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,324 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,488 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 41,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,121 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,240 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 21,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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HX53 PWL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX53 PWL, 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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HX53 PWL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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