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NK03 ECT

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,326 mi
Last recorded85,326 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 ECT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2024 85,326 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inadiquet repaire (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2024 85,294 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/side front lower arm balljoint

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,208 miles

n/side c.v boot perrishing

n/side lower arm balljoint has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,674 miles

rear brakepipes rusting

rear tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,037 miles

both rear brakepipes rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,658 miles

rear brakepipes rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,165 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,548 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 6,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,285 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,085 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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NK03 ECT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NK03 ECT, 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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NK03 ECT is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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