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HW52 FGA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,985 mi
Last recorded59,985 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FGA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front corrosion hole inner skin of bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,152 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,778 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,324 miles

HP power steering pipe damp

LH front wiper split

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Sep 2019 50,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

HP power steering pipe damp

LH front wiper split

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2018 49,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS Block - Nearside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Rear - Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS Block - Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside Rear - Front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Both (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,209 miles

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

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

both front brakes discs worn thin with large wear lip

both front driveshaft outer cv boots perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,898 miles

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,272 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,400 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,399 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,603 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,804 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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HW52 FGA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HW52 FGA, 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 HW52 FGA registered?

HW52 FGA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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