MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
engine management light is illuminated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
engine management light is illuminated
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
brake pipes are coated
rear wiper torn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
brake pipes are coated
rear wiper torn
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
play in steering rack inner joints
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside windscreen wiper is smearing the screen slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all metal brake pipes corroded
front brake discs worn
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 FKU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 ET53 FKU, 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 FKU registered?
ET53 FKU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is ET53 FKU safe to buy?
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