CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT03 BWE

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,373 mi
Last recorded98,373 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 BWE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,373 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,525 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing low approx 3.5mm

nearside front tyre low approx 2.5mm

offside front tyre low approx 2mm

rear subframe corroded and wearing thin

Fail 4 Jan 2016 88,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing low approx 3.5mm

nearside front tyre low approx 2.5mm

offside front tyre low approx 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,620 miles

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

boot handle stiff

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant leak

exhaust heavily corroded around back box flange

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front brake slightlu fluctuating

nearside front strut top bracket / strut brace not attached

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 3 Jan 2015 74,620 miles

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

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

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

boot handle stiff

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant leak

exhaust blowing at centre section

exhaust heavily corroded around back box flange

exhaust noisy around manifold

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front brake slightlu fluctuating

nearside front strut top bracket / strut brace not attached

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,860 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 4 Jan 2013 60,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,430 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 57,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,383 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 53,371 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,647 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 47,512 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre on inner edge low

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,399 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 41,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,925 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 31,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,620 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 25,597 miles

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

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT03 BWE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YT03 BWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YT03 BWE?

You can check the full history of YT03 BWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT03 BWE registered?

YT03 BWE is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is YT03 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 BWE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT03 BWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT03 BWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.