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LK03 EPL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 EPL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 72,980 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,449 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 85,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,497 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,990 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 57,581 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,167 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 48,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 48,119 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 43,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,849 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,443 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,160 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,250 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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LK03 EPL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LK03 EPL, 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 LK03 EPL registered?

LK03 EPL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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