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RX53 SZW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,623 mi
Last recorded111,623 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 SZW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,623 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear outer, o/s front to rear & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s sun visor hinge worn

Fail 5 Nov 2019 110,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear outer, o/s front to rear & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s sun visor hinge worn

Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and n/s rear inner & outer (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 107,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and n/s rear inner & outer (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front also o/s rear inner & outer (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front & o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 102,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front also o/s rear inner & outer (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front & o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake binding

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,553 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake binding

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,249 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,973 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 82,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 78,491 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front wiperblade has poor operation but clears

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 74,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,835 miles

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

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)

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,792 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 58,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,057 miles

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

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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RX53 SZW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RX53 SZW, 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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RX53 SZW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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