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DX53 KKG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,605 mi
Last recorded87,605 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KKG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 87,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emission test stopped after one acceleration due to excessive smoke (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake increases and decreases at slightly different rates

windscreen cracked in swept area but does not affect the view of the road

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 59,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,421 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,417 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,926 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,635 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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DX53 KKG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX53 KKG, 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 DX53 KKG registered?

DX53 KKG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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