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MW03 MVL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,661 mi
Last recorded150,661 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 MVL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 150,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 12 Jun 2019 150,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jun 2018 140,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,121 miles

rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 11 Jul 2017 132,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,355 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 11 Jul 2016 122,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill/arch/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension corroded

rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,876 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 9 Jul 2015 112,876 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,452 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 91,446 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,615 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,605 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,188 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,785 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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MW03 MVL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW03 MVL, 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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MW03 MVL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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