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NK53 LXO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,131 mi
Last recorded83,131 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LXO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,131 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered

welding covered

Fail 19 Nov 2016 83,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,973 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play lower (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,560 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,435 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,435 miles

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

inner edge on offside front disc corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,525 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,864 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 34,814 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,789 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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NK53 LXO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK53 LXO, 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 NK53 LXO registered?

NK53 LXO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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