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AU03 BYG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BYG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,208 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2023 71,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,566 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,239 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 61,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 60,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,710 miles

BOTH rear tyres showing age related cracking in between the tread.

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn.

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BOTH rear tyres showing age related cracking in between the tread.

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn.

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,802 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,501 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not always locking out

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 54,501 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not always locking out

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,887 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 51,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,439 miles

N/S REAR TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,814 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,022 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,968 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,311 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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AU03 BYG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU03 BYG, 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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AU03 BYG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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