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A3 XSC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,103 mi
Last recorded50,103 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XSC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,103 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,252 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on inner wall not to cords

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,672 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 44,672 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 42,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 35,441 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,556 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,885 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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A3 XSC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A3 XSC, 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 A3 XSC registered?

A3 XSC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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