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ET53 FKZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 107,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drivers outer door handle broken but still workable

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 104,908 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear x2 main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear x2 lower arches corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainx2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (repair) (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion n/s and o/s lower wheel arches

Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine light on

Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,943 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 82,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,422 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,999 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,999 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 63,164 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 63,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,796 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,558 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,353 miles

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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ET53 FKZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FKZ, 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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ET53 FKZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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