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GK03 HWC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,192 mi
Last recorded115,192 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HWC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,928 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,225 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 101,225 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jun 2011 87,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs very worn and corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2010 72,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs very worn and corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,240 miles

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

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

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,830 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 50,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 50,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,441 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 HWC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK03 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

GK03 HWC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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