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EU03 HCA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,690 mi
Last recorded49,690 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 HCA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 49,690 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 49,690 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various underside suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 46,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various underside suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 42,890 miles

note corrosion to exhaust and underbody

Fail 3 May 2017 42,890 miles

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

note corrosion to exhaust and underbody

Pass 9 May 2016 41,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,301 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,807 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,314 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,594 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,594 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,220 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,450 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2008 29,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,365 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 HCA 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 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 EU03 HCA, 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 HCA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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