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GK03 HVW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,098 mi
Last recorded79,098 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HVW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2021 79,098 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at rubber bung from inner wing to engine bay (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rubber bung from inner wing to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2020 77,995 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,100 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 73,946 miles

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

Both headlights deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,040 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to offside front chassis

corrosion to rear subframe

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to offside front chassis

corrosion to rear subframe

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,891 miles

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

Nearside rear brake sticking on

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,876 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake sticking on

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,464 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,873 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tempry repair to nearside mirror

Fail 2 Jul 2013 60,871 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tempry repair to nearside mirror

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,827 miles

Nearside door mirror repeared with tape

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,589 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside door mirror repeared with tape

Nearside front tyre under inflated

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,100 miles

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,100 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,862 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 38,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 31,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,514 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 HVW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HVW, 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 GK03 HVW registered?

GK03 HVW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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