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KV53 FFC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,650 mi
Last recorded88,650 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FFC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,650 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,454 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 81,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,770 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,769 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low(esp inners) (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs has heavy corrosion/lipping (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust has corrosion along its length

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing has heavy corrosion (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has dampness/heavy corrosion (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 74,622 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low(esp inners) (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs has heavy corrosion/lipping (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust has corrosion along its length

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing has heavy corrosion (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has dampness/heavy corrosion (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,623 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 71,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,468 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,468 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,420 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 69,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corosion

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,646 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,117 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,073 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f +o/s/r +n/s/r tyres wearing on sides +-2mm + nearing wear bars

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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KV53 FFC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KV53 FFC, 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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KV53 FFC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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