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DX53 NSV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,021 mi
Last recorded82,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 NSV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 82,021 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 82,021 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,296 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 38,052 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 38,052 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 37,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,593 miles

offside outer sill dented

Fail 23 Oct 2014 35,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside outer sill dented

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,546 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 30,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,345 miles

body work marked in places

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

water pump is stained

Fail 24 Oct 2011 26,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

body work marked in places

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

water pump is stained

Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to offside cill

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,369 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 19,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,613 miles

nearside wiper blade split at end

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,803 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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DX53 NSV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX53 NSV, 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 DX53 NSV registered?

DX53 NSV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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