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CN53 KOD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,923 mi
Last recorded89,923 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 KOD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres scrubbed

both sills

slight play in st/rack

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,239 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% across front axel (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,114 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,573 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear brakepipes to and fron rear flexys rusty

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

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

Tailgate handle sticks in open position

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2014 64,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear brakepipes to and fron rear flexys rusty

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

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

Tailgate handle sticks in open position

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,773 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

Steel brakepipes to and from both rear flexys rusty

Tailgate handle sticks open

Fail 30 Nov 2013 56,773 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

Steel brakepipes to and from both rear flexys rusty

Tailgate handle sticks open

Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,745 miles

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Nov 2012 50,745 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Both rear steel brakepipes to flexis rusty

Brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,440 miles

Both rear metal brakepipes to flexi,s rusty

Brake fluid level low

Grease on nearside driveshaft boot inner end but no visible sign of boot deteriation

Offside front metal brakepipe to flexi rusty

Slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 16 Nov 2010 40,360 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,360 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,132 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 16,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CN53 KOD 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 CN53 KOD, 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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CN53 KOD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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