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AO52 TWX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,852 mi
Last recorded168,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 TWX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 168,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 157,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 155,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 155,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 148,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 148,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 138,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake has some binding

Pass 3 Feb 2012 129,012 miles

Brakes noisy in operation

Some distortion in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 120,929 miles

drivers wiper blade poor

front discs and pads worn

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 120,929 miles

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

drivers wiper blade poor

front discs and pads worn

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 118,928 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 113,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,968 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,298 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 40,759 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,759 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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AO52 TWX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel 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 AO52 TWX, 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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AO52 TWX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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