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LK53 BKU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,100 mi
Last recorded61,100 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BKU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 61,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 55,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 35,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,626 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,326 miles

slight play at both rear anti-roll bar D bushes at chassis

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,128 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)

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,916 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,170 miles

exhaust rear joint very rusty

front suspension parts rusty

n/s front tyre at 3.5mm

o/s front tyre at 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,938 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,276 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 BKU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

LK53 BKU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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