2003 Hyundai Matrix 1.6L Petrol · KE53 APK
2003 Hyundai Matrix (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 54,336 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI MATRIX
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KE53 APK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 54,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KE53 APK Mileage History
- 04/12/20067,441 mi
- 29/11/20079,781 mi+2,340 mi
- 16/12/200811,677 mi+1,896 mi
- 26/11/200933,132 mi+21,455 mi
- 20/12/201014,843 mi-18,289 mi
- 20/12/201014,843 mi
- 05/12/201115,960 mi+1,117 mi
- 03/12/201217,290 mi+1,330 mi
- 30/12/201318,401 mi+1,111 mi
- 09/12/201419,384 mi+983 mi
- 09/12/201419,384 mi
- 22/12/201520,412 mi+1,028 mi
- 31/12/201620,722 mi+310 mi
- 04/01/201720,725 mi+3 mi
- 28/12/201720,961 mi+236 mi
- 03/01/201921,224 mi+263 mi
- 03/01/201921,224 mi
- 18/12/201921,383 mi+159 mi
- 11/02/202121,428 mi+45 mi
- 11/02/202223,831 mi+2,403 mi
- 26/01/202331,528 mi+7,697 mi
- 26/01/202331,530 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/202445,566 mi+14,036 mi
- 27/08/202547,010 mi+1,444 mi
- 15/09/202654,334 mi+7,324 mi
- 22/09/202654,336 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,368 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KE53 APK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Matrix (KE53 APK) between December 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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