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CA03 RPY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,115 mi
Last recorded86,115 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 RPY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has flat spots

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 83,241 miles

hanging items removed from interior mirror

Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

hanging items removed from interior mirror

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,160 miles

surface rust on several rear steel brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,140 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

surface rust on several rear steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,074 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,225 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,434 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,185 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres on limit

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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CA03 RPY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc 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 CA03 RPY, 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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CA03 RPY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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