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BV53 EFW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,478 mi
Last recorded60,478 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 EFW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,964 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 54,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,766 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,675 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,448 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 17,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads wear low(life limited)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,971 miles

front brake pads wear low(life limited)

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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BV53 EFW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV53 EFW, 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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BV53 EFW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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