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SP53 FKL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,169 mi
Last recorded145,169 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 FKL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 145,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

middle rear seat belt outer stalk plastic casen broken but doesnt affect the operation

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 122,628 miles

slight seepage at steering rack hose just above rack

Fail 27 Jun 2011 122,595 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight seepage at steering rack hose just above rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 112,393 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Raer anti-roll bar has slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,192 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,908 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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SP53 FKL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP53 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

SP53 FKL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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