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VX03 DFV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,369 mi
Last recorded102,369 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 DFV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,242 miles

Both front tyre treads badly worn on inner edges of treads

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat ~ visually checked seatbelt only

Exhaust system corroded in places front to rear

O/s/f brake pads worn low / slightly dragging

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT AND REAR N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,965 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,978 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s cv boots perishing

Fail 6 Oct 2012 68,977 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s cv boots perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,888 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 56,511 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,669 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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VX03 DFV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 VX03 DFV, 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 VX03 DFV registered?

VX03 DFV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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