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GK03 HLA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,885 mi
Last recorded98,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HLA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,885 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 98,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,957 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 97,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,454 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 97,450 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 93,389 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat back system needed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill edge (arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill edge / to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 91,464 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine miss firing heavily / intermittantly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine miss firing intermittantly (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake caliper binding heavily (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe from abs pump to n/s/f flex, corroded / leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill edge / to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,599 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 89,599 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,720 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 86,720 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,797 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 79,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,294 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,676 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,489 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,452 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 45,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,946 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,588 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,680 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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GK03 HLA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK03 HLA, 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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GK03 HLA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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