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DK53 YUD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,409 mi
Last recorded93,409 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YUD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,409 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wheels slightly stiff in rotation when jacked up

Fail 14 Oct 2019 93,409 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wheels slightly stiff in rotation when jacked up

Seat belt buckle missing All (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 84,796 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,893 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust to rear of car

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across rear axle when parking brake applied (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very slight leak from inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,839 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,839 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes split but no excess movement

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,828 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,214 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,214 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 56,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,773 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 46,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,810 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 YUD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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