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RK03 EWJ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,982 mi
Last recorded77,982 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 EWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 77,982 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 74,810 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 74,806 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 69,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 63,042 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 63,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,891 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,667 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,637 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

rigid plastic boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

Fail 22 Apr 2010 43,635 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

rigid plastic boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edge

gearbox sump damp

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

rigid plastic boot liners fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 12 Apr 2008 36,081 miles

oil leaks

rear number plate water marked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,163 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 30,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,721 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 EWJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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