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NK03 FGC

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,277 mi
Last recorded86,277 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FGC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,277 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 80,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 75,888 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Both rear antiroll bar to body bushes worn.

Front brake discs partially corroded.

Front brakes imbalanced.

Slight exhaust blow.

Fail 10 May 2012 75,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front and both rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear antiroll bar to body bushes worn.

Front brake discs partially corroded.

Front brakes imbalanced.

Slight exhaust blow.

Pass 16 May 2011 68,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 68,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 58,729 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 50,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 50,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,451 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 FGC is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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