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DK53 YTL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,810 mi
Last recorded68,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YTL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,810 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,334 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,334 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,469 miles

n/s/f tyre has 3mm tread and is wearing on both edges

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread and is wearing on both edges

Fail 5 Dec 2012 63,469 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has 3mm tread and is wearing on both edges

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread and is wearing on both edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,209 miles

front to o/s rear brake pipe corroding

o/s and n/s front suspension wishbone bushes tearing

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding

slight leak of oil from power steering pipe

Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,165 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

front to o/s rear brake pipe corroding

o/s and n/s front suspension wishbone bushes tearing

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding

slight leak of oil from power steering pipe

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,371 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 46,371 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,906 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,034 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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DK53 YTL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DK53 YTL, 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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DK53 YTL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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