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MX53 UHG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,696 mi
Last recorded67,696 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UHG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,696 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc has signs of uneaven wear and corrosion on inner face detected

Oil leak ()

both nearside and offside front outer cv boots getting worn (splitting)

both rear upper strut mouning points corroding

front sub-frame corroding

nearside and offside front upper strut mounting points have areas corroding

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front sub-frame has areas of corrosion detected

nearside and offside front brake discs have signs of corrosion on inner faces detected

nearside and offside rear upper strut mounting points slightly corroding

nearside and offside upper front strut mounting points slightly corroding

offside front tyre wear ing on inner edge step tread detected

Fail 11 Dec 2015 63,925 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front sub-frame has areas of corrosion detected

nearside and offside front brake discs have signs of corrosion on inner faces detected

nearside and offside rear upper strut mounting points slightly corroding

nearside and offside upper front strut mounting points slightly corroding

offside front tyre wear ing on inner edge step tread detected

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,640 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)

both front brakes slightly grabbing!!

front sub-frame corroding!!

nearside and offside front outer cv boots getting worn!! (cracking)

offside front upper strut mounting point corroding!!

offside rear upper shock absorber upper mounting point corroding!!

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

rear sub-frame corroding!!

Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,563 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

both front brakes slightly grabbing!!

front sub-frame corroding!!

nearside and offside front outer cv boots getting worn!! (cracking)

offside front upper strut mounting point corroding!!

offside rear upper shock absorber upper mounting point corroding!!

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

rear sub-frame corroding!!

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,398 miles

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

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

rear axle has signs of corrosion detected!!

rear sub-frame corroding!!

Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear axle has signs of corrosion detected!!

rear sub-frame corroding!!

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,295 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,508 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,153 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,153 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 30,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,709 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,015 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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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MX53 UHG 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 62.5%.

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 MX53 UHG, 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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MX53 UHG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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