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FN53 FSV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,645 mi
Last recorded83,645 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FSV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2022 83,645 miles

slight bind to front brakes

suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 74,760 miles

n/s cv joint knocking

pin hole in n/s cv boot

Pass 8 Dec 2019 70,848 miles

slight play in both track rod ends

small split in o/s/outer cv boot

Pass 9 Dec 2018 65,285 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

rear number plate de laminating

suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Dec 2017 60,784 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,951 miles

cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

general signs of underbody corrosion

nail in nsr tyre

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

slight deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,363 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,892 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,220 miles

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

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

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

tyres under inflated

Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tyres under inflated

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,957 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,369 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,499 miles

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

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

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

dampness on nearside steering rack gator

front brake disks corroding / worn near borderline

nearside C/V boot loosing grease via small clip

offside front brake binding near borderline

Fail 29 Dec 2008 37,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dampness on nearside steering rack gator

front brake disks corroding / worn near borderline

nearside C/V boot loosing grease via small clip

offside front brake binding near borderline

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,494 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate not affecting view of registration number at time of test borderline pass

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,265 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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FN53 FSV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FN53 FSV, 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 FN53 FSV registered?

FN53 FSV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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