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KE53 EGK

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,925 mi
Last recorded98,925 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 98,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 98,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,584 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 83,576 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth, inner and outer edges tread 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large crack inner side wall, tread 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 66,281 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 64,468 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,325 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 62,270 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,499 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,303 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,834 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,566 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 48,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,405 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 43,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level below minimum on dipstick***1 litre 10w-40 added FOC***

osr tyre underinflated[reading 10psi]***inflated to 32psi***

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,724 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 28,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,250 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 EGK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KE53 EGK, 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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KE53 EGK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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