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KN52 HVC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,860 mi
Last recorded75,860 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 HVC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 75,860 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,600 miles

SLIGHT - bind on n/s/f brake

bonnet pull cable out of housing in lever

rear wiper blade worn out

slight damage to windscreen

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (rear sections)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 60,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT - bind on n/s/f brake

bonnet pull cable out of housing in lever

engine oil level on minmum

rear wiper blade worn out

slight damage to windscreen

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (rear sections)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,555 miles

bonnet release catch/cable connection faulty

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on treads

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes - rear sections

Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,555 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet release catch/cable connection faulty

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on treads

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes - rear sections

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,819 miles

SLIGHT - bind on n/s/f brake

SLIGHT - play in n/s track rod end - advise check regularly for further deterioration

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

small splits in o/s and n/s wiper blades

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes - rear sections

Fail 5 Feb 2010 48,819 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT - bind on n/s/f brake

SLIGHT - play in n/s track rod end - advise check regularly for further deterioration

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

screen washers "weak"

small splits in o/s and n/s wiper blades

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes - rear sections

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,334 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 42,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,814 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 29,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,527 miles

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

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

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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KN52 HVC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KN52 HVC, 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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KN52 HVC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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