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WU53 HBJ

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 HBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,937 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (crash damage) (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper misaligned due to crash damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,287 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,061 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,364 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 56,364 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil level low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,432 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,161 miles

both front tyres slighty wearing outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,557 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,095 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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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WU53 HBJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue 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 WU53 HBJ, 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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WU53 HBJ is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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