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KX53 PVP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,779 mi
Last recorded72,779 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 PVP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,516 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber slightly damp.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wing grommet. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber slightly damp.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing grommet. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front severe inner tyre sidewall damage. change asap.

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

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

suggest steering geometry check.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 65,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-15. severe inner sidewall low pressure damage. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing grommet. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front severe inner tyre sidewall damage. change asap.

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

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

suggest steering geometry check.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,933 miles

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

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

Offside c.v. starting to split, slight leak.

power steering belt noisey, requires adjustment.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,933 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high off scale (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside c.v. starting to split, slight leak.

power steering belt noisey, requires adjustment.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,810 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 57,810 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,921 miles

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

rear of centre exhaust pipe fractured may snap in future.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres approaching to legal wear limit

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres approaching to legal wear limit

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,936 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 21,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KX53 PVP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KX53 PVP, 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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KX53 PVP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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