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HW03 EEH

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,479 mi
Last recorded98,479 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EEH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,479 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken off

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded at rear joint

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,110 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack where pipes join (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 28,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,596 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

middle rear seat belt missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,415 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

middle rear seat belt missing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,422 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,199 miles

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

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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HW03 EEH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HW03 EEH, 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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HW03 EEH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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