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HX53 PPK

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,425 mi
Last recorded137,425 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PPK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 137,425 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 137,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,812 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Slight play in N/S rack end

Fail 16 Nov 2015 128,124 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Slight play in N/S rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,197 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate poor

Slight play in power steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,877 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 109,877 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 99,754 miles

Knock from front suspension

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,754 miles

Knock from front suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,215 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs worn and scorred

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,374 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 67,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 57,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/front tyre on 1.6mm limits

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,449 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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HX53 PPK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HX53 PPK, 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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HX53 PPK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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