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MV53 FCG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,686 mi
Last recorded86,686 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 FCG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,686 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 86,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Fail 30 May 2017 80,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,320 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,173 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,173 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 May 2014 65,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,990 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,952 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,415 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

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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MV53 FCG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MV53 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

MV53 FCG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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