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KV53 GLK

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 GLK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,602 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both front wipers deteriorated

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded behind engine (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,602 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded behind engine (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 128,105 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

power steering fluid leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,848 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 123,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 115,324 miles

1/ REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED 2/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PIPE 3/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 4/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 11 Mar 2015 115,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1/ REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED 2/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PIPE 3/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 4/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,953 miles

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOTBRAKE 2/ O/S/R SILL PANEL GETTING RUSTY

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,502 miles

1/ N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,049 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2 FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY ON INSIDE + PADS GETTING LOW 3/ WATER LEAK FROM LOWER RADIATOR HOSE

Fail 29 Mar 2012 90,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2 FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY ON INSIDE + PADS GETTING LOW 3/ WATER LEAK FROM LOWER RADIATOR HOSE

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,770 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 28 Mar 2011 80,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,648 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,466 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 28,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,641 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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KV53 GLK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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