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DY52 GNX

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GNX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2023 81,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Noisy (knocking) drive shaft coupling/joints when vehicle manoeuvred

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 76,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 75,843 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slight deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 57,197 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch siezed (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 100 o/s 50 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges of both sides no visible tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to and from rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine bay pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.wipers poor.various b/pipes greased.

n/s door mirror damaged.front brake balance poor.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 49,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.wipers poor.various b/pipes greased.

n/s door mirror damaged.n/s/r brake sticking.front brake balance poor.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.o/s/f n/s/r brakes sticking.

rear brake balance could be better.wipers worn.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.tyres low on pressure.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 47,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.o/s/f n/s/r brakes sticking.

rear brake balance could be better.wipers worn.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.tyres low on pressure.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,963 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,130 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,940 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,922 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 2,602 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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DY52 GNX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY52 GNX, 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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DY52 GNX is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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