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2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,499 mi
Last recorded42,499 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AUK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,499 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

tail gate button deteriorated (sticks)

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 40,122 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,962 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 36,960 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,822 miles

Central Rear seat belt not fully checked dog guard fitted

Offside Front brake sticking slighty

both outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,392 miles

Front cv gaiters slightly perished

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,244 miles

Rear tyres cracking and splitting in treads

Fail 15 Dec 2015 32,242 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear tyres cracking and splitting in treads

Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 27,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 24,916 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge/o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,062 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 20,062 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,007 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,493 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,803 miles

front tyres kerb damaged also treads getting low

n.s/r tyre has kerb damage

Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,385 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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AU53 AUK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU53 AUK, 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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AU53 AUK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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