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SN53 AYE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 AYE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,504 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Play in nearside inner rack joint

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt offside front (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,504 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Play in nearside inner rack joint

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt offside front (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,878 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 58,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,460 miles

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 joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,422 miles

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

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

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 joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,714 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,603 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,206 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,044 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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SN53 AYE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN53 AYE, 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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SN53 AYE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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