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EK03 HWS

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,681 mi
Last recorded113,681 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 HWS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 113,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,761 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 99,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,484 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 93,484 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,207 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 65,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 65,663 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 56,337 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,882 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,781 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 32,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EK03 HWS is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK03 HWS, 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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What year was EK03 HWS registered?

EK03 HWS is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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