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FJ53 KNU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,783 mi
Last recorded81,783 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KNU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,783 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,776 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to the backplate (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to the backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 57,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,770 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 47,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,553 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,346 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,675 miles

front discs inners look worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,680 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,642 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,054 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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FJ53 KNU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FJ53 KNU, 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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FJ53 KNU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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