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BU03 HXH

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,052 mi
Last recorded117,052 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 HXH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,052 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,723 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 112,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 103,267 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,545 miles

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,239 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 69,358 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

airbag light on

rear number plate

Fail 17 Jun 2008 55,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

airbag light on

rear number plate

Pass 3 May 2007 40,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,558 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

hand brake high

Fail 28 Apr 2006 30,558 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm 195/55r15v

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

hand brake high

offside front tyre on 2mm

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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BU03 HXH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BU03 HXH, 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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BU03 HXH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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