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DK53 YZE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YZE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,232 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 55,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,600 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,876 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,502 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,615 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 46,615 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 43,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,288 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 40,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,861 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 31,861 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YZE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YZE, 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 DK53 YZE registered?

DK53 YZE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 YZE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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