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KE53 AUF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,337 mi
Last recorded68,337 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AUF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,337 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 61,727 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2023 57,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 53,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears [rear section] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2022 53,334 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears [rear section] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 48,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,946 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 45,268 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 45,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,296 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS & WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,707 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,327 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 AUF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AUF, 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 AUF registered?

KE53 AUF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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