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RN03 MVZ

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,090 mi
Last recorded157,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 MVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 157,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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))

Offside Rear outerseal damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2021 150,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 150,994 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,989 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Jun 2018 131,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 30 May 2017 118,378 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 118,371 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,520 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,520 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,494 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 93,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,659 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,848 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,340 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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RN03 MVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RN03 MVZ, 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 RN03 MVZ registered?

RN03 MVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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