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WA54 AEL

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,347 mi
Last recorded134,347 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 AEL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,347 miles

both headlamps cloudy pattern poor

coolant level below min

exhaust system corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges .at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 134,347 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges .at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps cloudy pattern poor

coolant level below min

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 125,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,529 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2016 117,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,500 miles

Centre - rear exhaust joint very corroded

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 93,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,216 miles

A/C belt cracked

Airbag light on

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Power steering belt poor

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,346 miles

Centre - Rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,349 miles

Both drive belts worn and cracked

Front inner of brake discs very corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,627 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 56,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 31,942 miles

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

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

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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WA54 AEL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AEL, 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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WA54 AEL is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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