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LK53 BHX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,202 mi
Last recorded103,202 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BHX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 103,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,548 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 98,548 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 94,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 87,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,133 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to legal limit

coolant below minimum mark

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,228 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,109 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,951 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge osf on legal limit

center rear and nsf seat belts checked with child seats in place

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,839 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,953 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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LK53 BHX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LK53 BHX, 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 LK53 BHX registered?

LK53 BHX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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