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ET53 FLE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,582 mi
Last recorded98,582 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FLE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,582 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 89,812 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil on minimum

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,094 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 81,847 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,758 miles

diesel leak on engine

o/s front tyre poor on the inside

o/s outer c/v boot poor

play in n/s rear inner anti roll bar bush

Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

diesel leak on engine

o/s front tyre poor on the inside

o/s outer c/v boot poor

play in n/s rear inner anti roll bar bush

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,190 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 68,181 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,052 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 45,562 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,400 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 FLE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

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

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