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YK03 JYA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 JYA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at lower bulkhead to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe weap

Fail 17 Aug 2016 90,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at lower bulkhead to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe weap

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From ABS pump to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe damp

Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded From ABS pump to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe damp

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,751 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 23 Oct 2013 78,772 miles

both sides rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f lower arm,rear bush starting to seperate from its housing

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f lower arm,rear bush starting to seperate from its housing

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,072 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 72,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,502 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,524 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar bush

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,831 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,053 miles

nearside front outer cv boot slight leak

off side front tyre worn low and uneaven

Fail 4 Jun 2007 37,053 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front outer cv boot slight leak

off side front tyre worn low and uneaven

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,060 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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YK03 JYA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 YK03 JYA, 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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YK03 JYA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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