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RX03 VKM

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,905 mi
Last recorded74,905 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,568 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,898 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 5 Apr 2016 67,898 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,563 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 63,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,995 miles

Both rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,283 miles

Front discs rusty and Lipped

Nearside rear pipe slightly rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2011 55,283 miles

Front discs rusty and Lipped

Nearside rear pipe slightly rusty

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,124 miles

Auxilliary belt (Power Steering) is squealing when under load.

Bonnet is stiff to open.

Boot handle is slightly seized.

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,557 miles

nsf tyre 2mm

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 VKM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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