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RY03 KFG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,120 mi
Last recorded135,120 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 KFG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 135,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres wearing thin

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Feb 2013 116,473 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 116,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 107,142 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 107,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 93,009 miles

front brake discs deteriorating, possible require replacement next brake pad change

minor chips in front screen

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,328 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,891 miles

advise all tyre pressures check regulaly and track alignment checked

rear reg plate has delaminated, advise replace now

Fail 26 Sep 2007 50,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

advise all tyre pressures check regulaly and track alignment checked

rear reg plate has delaminated, advise replace now

Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,977 miles

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

Rear number plate is poor.

Windscreen is chipped.

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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RY03 KFG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY03 KFG, 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 RY03 KFG registered?

RY03 KFG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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