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YT03 AEX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,152 mi
Last recorded82,152 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 AEX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,152 miles

Exhaust noisy minor leak at front (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met min effort

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 69,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is close to limit and has corrosion on wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub frame repaired heavily blacked

front sub frame corroded and thin in places

osf nsf steering gaiter both corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2017 69,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking leaking in 2 places (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear suspension strengthener is corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is close to limit and has corrosion on wall (4.1.E.1)

front sub frame corroded and thin in places

osf nsf steering gaiter both corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 63,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% o/s lower (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed in 2 places as marked with chalk (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,632 miles

various brake pipes corroding

play in rear antiroll bar mounting bushes

a/c belt badly cracking

cv boots cracking

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s washer jet partialy blocked

o/s wishbone rear bush splitting from bonding

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,168 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Tow bar fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 44,167 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn & corroding

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

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

Tow bar fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 37,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,122 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,238 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,764 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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YT03 AEX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT03 AEX, 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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YT03 AEX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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