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SN53 ECE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,292 mi
Last recorded71,292 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 71,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested fluid leak n/s/r pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe BOTH sides foremost mounting pillar (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil on min

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,870 miles

Both rear tytres in poor condition

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 60,800 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tytres in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front to rear brakepipes are corroded

both wiperblades are worn

engine cover and under tray fitted

o/s sill at rear is corroded slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front to rear brakepipes are corroded

both wiperblades are worn

engine cover and under tray fitted

o/s sill at rear is corroded slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,335 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,808 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,630 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,997 miles

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

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

nearside front inner trackrod has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,711 miles

left front tyre on3mm

right front tyre om 2mm

right hand outer cv boot leaking very slightly

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 ECE 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 80%.

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

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