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KE53 ARU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ARU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 68,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2024 68,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,373 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,173 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,032 miles

engine oil low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 51,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,139 miles

Front brake pads appear worn thin

Both front tyres and Nearside rear tyre are worn close to limit

Engine oil very low

Offside and Nearside Rear Metal brake pipes have corrosion started

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,077 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,217 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,332 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,539 miles

front tyres starting to wear on sides+ o/s/r nearing wear barr indicators

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,506 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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KE53 ARU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KE53 ARU, 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 KE53 ARU registered?

KE53 ARU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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