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FY52 XWL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,648 mi
Last recorded93,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 XWL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,648 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 93,648 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,930 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,383 miles

n/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 16 Jul 2015 80,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 6 Jan 2015 80,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres out of shape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,679 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,365 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 48,216 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,105 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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FY52 XWL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY52 XWL, 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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FY52 XWL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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