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HF03 KYA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KYA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 123,586 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 123,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 119,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 112,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 112,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 105,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 105,536 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 98,338 miles

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

both front tyres near limit

offside rear tyre sidewalls becoming perished

Pass 24 May 2016 90,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 83,179 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 77,282 miles

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

front to offside rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 77,282 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs worn unevenly and becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

front to offside rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,063 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2011 57,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,574 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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HF03 KYA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF03 KYA, 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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HF03 KYA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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