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KS03 ESY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 ESY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 82,645 miles

All 4 Shockers showing signs of corrosion

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside and nearside outer CV gaiters starting to deteriorate

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate lettering starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 May 2012 82,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All 4 Shockers showing signs of corrosion

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside and nearside outer CV gaiters starting to deteriorate

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate lettering starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2011 68,115 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 68,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 56,828 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,772 miles

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

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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KS03 ESY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KS03 ESY, 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 KS03 ESY registered?

KS03 ESY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is KS03 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 ESY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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