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MX53 KNV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,230 mi
Last recorded135,230 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KNV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 135,230 miles

n/s/r innertyre cracking up

Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,221 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r innertyre cracking up

Pass 28 Sep 2012 125,742 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 125,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 113,957 miles

front pads low

Fail 26 Sep 2011 113,957 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

front pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,774 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge close to limit

Fail 4 Oct 2010 100,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on edge close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2009 86,335 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,686 miles

washers poor in operation suspect pump filter partially blocked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,102 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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MX53 KNV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MX53 KNV, 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 MX53 KNV registered?

MX53 KNV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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