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VF03 ZVM

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,057 mi
Last recorded62,057 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZVM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,057 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 62,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,999 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,932 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 57,932 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,269 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,428 miles

CORROSION ON FLOOR

Fail 9 Jan 2017 52,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,964 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,224 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,688 miles

rear tryres cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

near side rear light unit broken but does not show white light to rear

Fail 19 Dec 2012 37,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

near side rear light unit broken but does not show white light to rear

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 35,674 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,919 miles

both rear & both main brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear shock leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,023 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

tyre size 205/55r15 88v

Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

tyre size 205/55r15 88v

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 16,952 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,952 miles

o/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,099 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 13,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VF03 ZVM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VF03 ZVM, 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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VF03 ZVM is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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