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RK53 DTZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,893 mi
Last recorded121,893 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 DTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,893 miles

nsr shocker slight leak

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr D dush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,763 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,595 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 121,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 109,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 91,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,608 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 78,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 71,374 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes juddering

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing off on inside edges

advise n/s/f brake disc pitted

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 71,374 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes juddering

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing off on inside edges

advise n/s/f brake disc pitted

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2007 49,181 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 49,181 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,793 miles

nsr+osr tyres worn down to 1.6/2mm

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 DTZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RK53 DTZ, 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 DTZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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