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LJ03 KGU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,707 mi
Last recorded77,707 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KGU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2015 74,384 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 74,383 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,278 miles

NSF and OSF wheel bearings sound slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,278 miles

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

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

NSF and OSF wheel bearings sound slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,933 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

NSF Wiper blade splitting STILL CLEARS THE SCREEN

Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

NSF Wiper blade splitting STILL CLEARS THE SCREEN

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,731 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear n/s/f inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,126 miles

both front trres on 2mm limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,539 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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LJ03 KGU 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 78.6%.

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 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 LJ03 KGU, 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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LJ03 KGU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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