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HY03 DYU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,788 mi
Last recorded116,788 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 DYU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 116,788 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 102,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,233 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,106 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil level very low

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,608 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,674 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs lipped & pads 50 to 60% worn approx

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,298 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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HY03 DYU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY03 DYU, 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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HY03 DYU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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