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LK53 BTU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BTU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 122,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,209 miles

brake pipe line corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 110,209 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipe line corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 95,343 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 95,343 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,691 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2012 56,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2012 56,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and nearside rear tyre started to wear on inner tread

Fail 29 Oct 2011 47,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre started to wear on inner tread

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,922 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,846 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 BTU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LK53 BTU, 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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LK53 BTU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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