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HX03 EKU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,665 mi
Last recorded108,665 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 EKU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 108,665 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 108,665 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 104,080 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

windscreen is damaged but is outeside of the swept area and not obstructing the drivers view

Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

right hand rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

right hand rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2011 740,212 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 74,021 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,636 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Pass 16 May 2009 64,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,184 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,655 miles

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

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

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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HX03 EKU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX03 EKU, 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 HX03 EKU registered?

HX03 EKU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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