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RK53 DNV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,206 mi
Last recorded109,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 DNV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inside edge.

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

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,682 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,502 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 89,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,157 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 76,189 miles

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

sidewall damage to nearside tyre advise only

Pass 6 Nov 2010 68,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,751 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 35,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,274 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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RK53 DNV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK53 DNV, 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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RK53 DNV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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