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CU53 FKW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,628 mi
Last recorded96,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FKW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 96,628 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2015 91,231 miles

Surface corrosion front bed

Fail 7 Aug 2015 91,226 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S front suspension bed (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion front bed

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,176 miles

Surface corrosion rear steel brake pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2014 85,143 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Surface corrosion rear steel brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,159 miles

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,867 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,439 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FKW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKW, 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 CU53 FKW registered?

CU53 FKW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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