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MV03 HRP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

78,121 mi
Last recorded78,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 HRP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 78,121 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2023 76,308 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 76,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 73,419 miles

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2021 70,521 miles

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2021 70,521 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2020 68,925 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 68,923 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,965 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 62,796 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 62,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,357 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 56,357 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,821 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,821 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,376 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,376 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,081 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2013 38,081 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,634 miles

Advise Power steering pipe is damp with oil but found no leaks.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F brake pipe going through Inner wing.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,879 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 30,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,819 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,339 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,339 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 18,200 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2006 10,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 10,821 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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MV03 HRP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 MV03 HRP, 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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MV03 HRP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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