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RK03 AOZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,933 mi
Last recorded85,933 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 AOZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 85,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer hole at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rust bubble sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded/holes (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub-frame connecting arm to chassis leg , corroded,holes about to break away.(Marked) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Flexible brake pipe securing bolt loose

Rear Tailgate corroding

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, suspension components, and body corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,419 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 85,415 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill centre and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,808 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 83,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,205 miles

1. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

2. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded .

3. Nearside and offside front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear.

4. Nearside outer sill becoming corroded at rear, small hole.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,666 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Slight leak in exhaust front pipe. 3. Front cv gaiters starting to perish.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,040 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

1. Offside front wearing low on outside edge. 2. Front brake discs starting to corode. 3. Slight binding on front brakes. 4. Nearside front cv gaiter starting to perish.

5. Nearsiode rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,286 miles

1/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded and both rear 2/ n/s front tyre wearing on edges 3/ o/s front tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,888 miles

1. Front tyres worn to limit on inside edge. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,611 miles

1.front brake discs pitted 2.engine oil level low

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,975 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,751 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,702 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 47,695 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,286 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 AOZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RK03 AOZ, 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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RK03 AOZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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