MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise slight splitting to N/S/F Wiper blade.
Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F (Inner wing) brake pipes.
Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe to cylinder.
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise slight splitting to N/S/F Wiper blade.
Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F (Inner wing) brake pipes.
Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe to cylinder.
Nearside Rear 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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front and nearside rear tyre treads low on edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?
Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET53 FDO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 ET53 FDO, 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 ET53 FDO registered?
ET53 FDO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is ET53 FDO safe to buy?
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