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DX53 SVL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,306 mi
Last recorded64,306 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 SVL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,306 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 64,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,526 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,238 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 58,228 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

exhaust corroded

nearside front outer sill damaged

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s and o/s front brake discs heavily corroded and worn on inner faces

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,564 miles

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

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

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,344 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,895 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 SVL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX53 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

DX53 SVL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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