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MV53 FCY

2004 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,388 mi
Last recorded65,388 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Matrix57,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 FCY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,388 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 65,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f cv boot found to damp but no damage found

Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f cv boot found to damp but no damage found

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,320 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 52,319 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 46,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,354 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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MV53 FCY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 57,312 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 FCY, 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 22 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 FCY registered?

MV53 FCY is a 2004 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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