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AE03 OVD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,241 mi
Last recorded125,241 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OVD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2017 125,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted/corroded.

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside rear wing corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 125,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted/corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

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

Offside rear wing corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 110,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,877 miles

Aircon belt missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear light cracked

Power steering noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,877 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Aircon belt missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside rear light cracked

Power steering noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,704 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,642 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 82,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,542 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,355 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,808 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,229 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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AE03 OVD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE03 OVD, 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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AE03 OVD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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