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EU03 HBE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 HBE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 117,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front brake has slight bind

Fail 10 Mar 2014 107,008 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front brake has slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,053 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight bind on offside rear brake

strong smell of fuel in engine bay. top of gearbox damp suspect possible fuel leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,247 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,212 miles

nearside inner rack end slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner rack end slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,678 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front wiper blade split ends

rear wiper blade broken and scratching the screen

Fail 4 Mar 2010 73,678 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside and offside front wiper blade split ends

rear wiper blade broken and scratching the screen

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,963 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,963 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,614 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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EU03 HBE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EU03 HBE, 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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EU03 HBE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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