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CU53 FKK

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,980 mi
Last recorded94,980 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FKK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,980 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,978 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner rear suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,562 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,551 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,071 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,782 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 62,782 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,690 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,752 miles

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

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

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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CU53 FKK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CU53 FKK, 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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CU53 FKK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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