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WA54 ACO

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,978 mi
Last recorded78,978 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 ACO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,978 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 78,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,792 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 75,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 72,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened heavily corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,235 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 69,235 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,195 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,839 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 59,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb not seated correctly) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to canvasses (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both head lights going dull

Fail 29 Oct 2019 55,787 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both head lights going dull

Pass 27 Oct 2018 51,187 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,185 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,454 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 43,454 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,841 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,583 miles

N/S/R Tyre ON Limit

O/S/R Tyre Close to Limit

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,405 miles

N/S/R Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,514 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

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

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 26 Oct 2009 17,556 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edge

N/S Wiper Split

Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,793 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,129 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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WA54 ACO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WA54 ACO, 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 WA54 ACO registered?

WA54 ACO is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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