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KX53 UET

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,316 mi
Last recorded145,316 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UET
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 145,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 145,240 miles

Front Position lamp not working Side Lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 139,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2020 139,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2019 129,124 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 129,124 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,549 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,884 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,320 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both tie rod arms (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both tie rod arms (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,511 miles

all suspension rusty

play in suspension / wheels

underside of car rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,594 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,291 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,974 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 32,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UET is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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