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GK03 LFE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,869 mi
Last recorded116,869 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 116,869 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 116,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 111,225 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 111,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 103,821 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 103,821 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,718 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,553 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 82,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 70,264 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,264 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 57,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,907 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,735 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 LFE 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 60%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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