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WU04 HWB

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,891 mi
Last recorded79,891 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 HWB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 79,891 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 66,745 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,456 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,887 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 5 Jun 2017 64,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge 195/55/15

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 195/55/15

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit over 6 years old (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,140 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,507 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,530 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 46,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,354 miles

damage on n/s front wing and body panels

o/s rear brakes indicate slight mal-fuction

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,393 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,561 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,247 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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WU04 HWB is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WU04 HWB, 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 WU04 HWB registered?

WU04 HWB is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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