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NU52 MXS

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 MXS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 108,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,617 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 103,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 85,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,956 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,450 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,833 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 39,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,986 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 23,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,492 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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NU52 MXS is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU52 MXS, 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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NU52 MXS is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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