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RK03 AOP

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,430 mi
Last recorded63,430 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 AOP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 63,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 63,430 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 58,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,560 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,212 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK HAS A MINOR LEAK

OUTER CV GATORS DETERIORATED

POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE DETERIORATED

REAR EEG DETERIORATED

Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,962 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 40,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 39,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,570 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 38,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,661 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,167 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 33,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,726 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 31,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,411 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,678 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,802 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,087 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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RK03 AOP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK03 AOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK03 AOP registered?

RK03 AOP is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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