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SV53 FFJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,140 mi
Last recorded78,140 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,140 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,522 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all suspension parts getting very rusty

outer sills getting rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,791 miles

195/55/15

Automatic gearbox cooling pipes starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 71,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

195/55/15

Automatic gearbox cooling pipes starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,589 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,589 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,731 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,781 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,778 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,619 miles

n /s/r wheel binding. suspect adjuster/pivot sticking

Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,526 miles

front tyres 3-4mm

n/s/r brake binding 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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SV53 FFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SV53 FFJ, 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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SV53 FFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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