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HY03 DZZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 DZZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,567 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Oiliness to engine and gearbox.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 85,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust being broken away. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Oiliness to engine and gearbox.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,207 miles

Grease leak @ off side drive shaft gaiter

Fail 7 Mar 2019 82,207 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Grease leak @ off side drive shaft gaiter

Off side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,361 miles

Power steering pipes starting to corrode.

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

Slight play in offside rear roll bar D bush.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 78,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering pipes starting to corrode.

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

Slight play in offside rear roll bar D bush.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,390 miles

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

Slight grease leak both CV boots.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,390 miles

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

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

Slight grease leak both CV boots.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,232 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread area

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,750 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 50,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 front tyre, showing signs of wear on edges!

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,298 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 front tyre, showing signs of wear on edges!

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,234 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 43,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,476 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,298 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 DZZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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