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MV53 ABU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,088 mi
Last recorded116,088 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ABU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 108,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N*S*F* O*S*F* UNABEL TO TEST WIPERS FOR SMREING CREEN

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 108,742 miles

Centre Front Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N*S*F* O*S*F* UNABEL TO TEST WIPERS FOR SMREING CREEN

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 93,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 93,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 78,943 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing / cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,943 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing / cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,643 miles

All underbonnet brake pipes slightly corroded

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

Nearside front brake pipe getting corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven and sidewall scrubbed

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 21 Nov 2009 73,511 miles

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

All underbonnet brake pipes slightly corroded

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

Nearside front brake pipe getting corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven and sidewall scrubbed

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 22 Nov 2008 67,759 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 67,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 63,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 46,113 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 45,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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MV53 ABU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MV53 ABU, 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 MV53 ABU registered?

MV53 ABU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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