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HY03 DZT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 DZT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 129,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder also worn TRACKING REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder severely worn TRACKING REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 125,078 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 18 Feb 2015 125,078 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 21 Feb 2014 118,007 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 117,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front discs worn

both rear tyres have slight tread lifting

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

n/s/r wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,311 miles

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

rear door handle sticking

Fail 10 Feb 2012 103,311 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear door handle sticking

Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,928 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,359 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 DZT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY03 DZT, 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 DZT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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