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RX03 VKL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,718 mi
Last recorded103,718 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 VKL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,718 miles

aims faded

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 7 Sep 2016 103,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

aims faded

n/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,539 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 92,539 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

nearside number plate light dim

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,892 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

nearside number plate light dim

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,620 miles

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

both windscreen wipers in very poor condition

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear tyre low on tread and cut in tread

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jul 2013 78,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both windscreen wipers in very poor condition

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear tyre low on tread and cut in tread

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,408 miles

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

both windscreen wipers split

nearside front tyre getting low on tread and sidewall perishing

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear tyre getting low on tread and has cuts inner sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,408 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers split

nearside front tyre getting low on tread and sidewall perishing

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear tyre getting low on tread and has cuts inner sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,821 miles

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

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

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

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,821 miles

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

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,849 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front side light dim

offside rear fog light dim

offside rear tyre splits in sidewalls

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2009 61,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,637 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 51,637 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,410 miles

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

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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RX03 VKL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RX03 VKL, 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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What year was RX03 VKL registered?

RX03 VKL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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