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MM52 APF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,947 mi
Last recorded105,947 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 APF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 105,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

deterioration in both front brake back plates

deterioration in o/s rear and n/s rear tyres between tread pattern

deterioration in rear exhaust unit and support bracket

wear and deterioration in both front brake disc

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,388 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, from flexi hoses to brake cylinders. (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front, lower suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, from flexi hoses to brake cylinders. (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front, lower suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,980 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

slight deterioration in both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,980 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

slight deterioration in both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,562 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight deterioration on both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2014 86,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight deterioration on both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

slight deterioration on n/s front wiper blade

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,973 miles

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

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

deterioration in rear exhaust

slight corrosion in metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,008 miles

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)

deterioration in rear exhaust

Fail 17 Feb 2012 71,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

deterioration in rear exhaust

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn tobe low 1.6mm on outer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2011 61,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn tobe low 1.6mm on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,781 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,354 miles

front brake discs corroding inner faces

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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MM52 APF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MM52 APF, 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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MM52 APF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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