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MW52 VZO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,258 mi
Last recorded113,258 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VZO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 113,258 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 104,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 94,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,289 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 85,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,220 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,996 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,492 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 56,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,067 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 53,067 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,452 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,450 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,089 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 45,088 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 VZO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MW52 VZO, 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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MW52 VZO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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