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VX53 ULC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,150 mi
Last recorded60,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ULC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,150 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 60,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust flange corroded

wiper blades split

Fail 20 Dec 2014 47,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust flange corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

battery insecure

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,512 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,942 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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VX53 ULC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX53 ULC, 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 VX53 ULC registered?

VX53 ULC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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