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AE53 KGO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,640 mi
Last recorded122,640 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KGO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,640 miles

slight fraying on power steering drive belt.

slight wear in off side front lower outer ball joint.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 122,583 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust clamp slightly loose.

slight fraying on power steering drive belt.

slight wear in off side front lower outer ball joint.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,765 miles

General corrosion to body

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 119,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

General corrosion to body

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,007 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 116,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,532 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 105,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,827 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,675 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,283 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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AE53 KGO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE53 KGO, 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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AE53 KGO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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