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BL53 GHU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,116 mi
Last recorded56,116 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GHU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 56,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,116 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 52,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,374 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf & osf brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 34,096 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,400 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,239 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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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BL53 GHU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BL53 GHU, 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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What year was BL53 GHU registered?

BL53 GHU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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