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MW03 MVU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,076 mi
Last recorded100,076 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 MVU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,076 miles

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

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

front c.v boots both perished slightly

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2013 100,076 miles

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

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

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

front c.v boots both perished slightly

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,209 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)

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

rear brake imbalance 28%

Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,206 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

rear brake imbalance 28%

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,696 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,248 miles

n/s/r door does not open.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 63,248 miles

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

n/s/r door does not open.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,401 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 MVU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVU, 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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What year was MW03 MVU registered?

MW03 MVU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for MW03 MVU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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