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BL52 SXJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,833 mi
Last recorded124,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 SXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,833 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 124,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 124,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut in its tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise brake pipes are corroded

steering rack has slight wear

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,810 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 117,810 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,560 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 7 Jan 2014 110,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake travel high

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,565 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn very low inner

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

offside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,108 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre bald inner

grease weap from cv gaitor clips

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and nail in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,564 miles

both front tyres close to limit

nearside front cv gaitor weaping grease from clip

slight movement offside front trackrod end ball joint

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,189 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,596 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 38,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,841 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 30,841 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,515 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 29,499 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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BL52 SXJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,374 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 BL52 SXJ, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL52 SXJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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