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RK53 OZG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,529 mi
Last recorded126,529 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OZG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 126,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICAL SURFACE CORROION

Pass 26 Jun 2021 122,523 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,593 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outeredge low

o/s/f front anti roll bar link worn

rear exhaust silencer flange weak very rusty

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 31 Oct 2016 116,592 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outeredge low

o/s/f front anti roll bar link worn

rear exhaust silencer flange weak very rusty

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,127 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 109,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,709 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,465 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished

slight coolant leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner & outer shoulders

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished

slight coolant leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre just legal

Fail 18 Oct 2010 68,638 miles

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

front disc pads getting low and discs lipped

Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,638 miles

front disc pads getting low and discs lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,866 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 OZG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZG, 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 OZG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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