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LA03 OKW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,340 mi
Last recorded115,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 OKW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 115,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside & nearside (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 arch/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside more than slight /pads rubbing noisy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material more than slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

over filled with oil

Pass 14 May 2018 108,244 miles

Central Rear Wiper blade rubber split.

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Fail 14 May 2018 108,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Wiper blade rubber split.

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 102,346 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,663 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,551 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven 33% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 82,117 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,338 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

battery insecure

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge not measurable tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,407 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 27,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,075 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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LA03 OKW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LA03 OKW, 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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LA03 OKW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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