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SN03 XCG

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,750 mi
Last recorded72,750 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 XCG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2014 72,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear tyres worn and perished - o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Front brake pipes corroded

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,730 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,716 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,507 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 68,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 66,462 miles

brake discs corroded

front exh flexi starting to blow

front tyres wearing un-evenly

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

brake discs corroded

front exh flexi starting to blow

front tyres wearing un-evenly

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,545 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,313 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,748 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,738 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,379 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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SN03 XCG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SN03 XCG, 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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SN03 XCG is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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