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HV52 URU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 URU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,296 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 113,294 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section part broken/blowing (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 101,616 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section part broken/blowing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,955 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 92,695 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,239 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 82,086 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,739 miles

very noisy when front wipers are operated

Fail 23 Feb 2013 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

very noisy when front wipers are operated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,002 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,422 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 28,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear door does not open from the inside or out side

Fail 30 Jan 2010 62,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,806 miles

N/S/F tyre low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,806 miles

N/S/F tyre low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,523 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre near 3mm

Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,523 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre near 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,364 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 20,364 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 20,364 miles

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

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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HV52 URU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HV52 URU, 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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HV52 URU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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