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SP53 FDJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,905 mi
Last recorded66,905 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 FDJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,905 miles

engine oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing extremely bad on inside edges,just about through to cords/ply.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 62,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing extremely bad on inside edges,just about through to cords/ply.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,786 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 56,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,577 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 52,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,279 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,098 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,706 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 42,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,842 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,842 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,162 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 37,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,603 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 34,603 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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SP53 FDJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP53 FDJ, 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 SP53 FDJ registered?

SP53 FDJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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