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AO52 UOA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,426 mi
Last recorded99,426 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UOA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 99,426 miles

Front both headlight lenses faded, beam image acceptable and light output not seriously affected

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 99,391 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both headlight lenses faded, beam image acceptable and light output not seriously affected

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,904 miles

Front both headlight lenses faded, beam image acceptable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, legal min 1.6mm. 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,904 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort failed during inbalance test (3.7.B.5a)

Front both headlight lenses faded, beam image acceptable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, legal min 1.6mm. 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,607 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on edges, 195/55/15

Front Both headlight lenses slightly faded - beam image acceptable

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,607 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both front tyres worn on edges, 195/55/15

Front Both headlight lenses slightly faded - beam image acceptable

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,954 miles

Near side and off side rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Near side and off side rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,121 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,121 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,896 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

EXSPOSED FRONT SECTION OF METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,137 miles

N/S/F,O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm, LOWER ON EDGES AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AREAS.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 56,022 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,885 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 53,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,312 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,837 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 UOA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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