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MW52 VLZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,490 mi
Last recorded88,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VLZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

eng ine oil low

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread edges split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread edges & sidewall split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

eng ine oil low

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,303 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,303 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DISC FACE BADLY COOROED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DISC FACE BADLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,484 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,378 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,965 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,200 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,608 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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MW52 VLZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW52 VLZ, 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 MW52 VLZ registered?

MW52 VLZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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