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LK53 KOJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,116 mi
Last recorded60,116 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 KOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,857 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2017 49,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 43,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,142 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 31,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,658 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,699 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 25,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,461 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,825 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 KOJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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