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Hyundai Matrix

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,599 cc

L18 SKMMOT history

L18 SKM is a silver petrol Hyundai Matrix first used on 30 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 28 of 38 MOT tests, with 154,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L18 SKM silver Hyundai Matrix – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,387 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
38
28 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Matrix
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SKM was last recorded at 154,387 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,225 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
9,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,387 miles
  • 2025 – 148,472 miles
  • 2024 – 142,689 miles
  • 2023 – 132,956 miles
  • 2022 – 121,299 miles
  • 2021 – 111,139 miles
  • 2020 – 98,742 miles
  • 2019 – 90,141 miles
  • 2018 – 74,133 miles
  • 2017 – 59,316 miles
  • 2016 – 44,259 miles
  • 2015 – 21,385 miles
  • 2014 – 18,920 miles
  • 2013 – 15,725 miles
  • 2012 – 12,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,387 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

38 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,387 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,387 miles
    Test number
    718291743961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,225 miles (+2,685)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,225 miles
    Test number
    765173219207
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,540 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,540 miles
    Test number
    290072659156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,472 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,472 miles
    Test number
    877009403147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,869 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,869 miles
    Test number
    370824710994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,689 miles (+4,340)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,689 miles
    Test number
    737364143855
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre size different front to rear but same across axles

  7. Pass138,349 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,349 miles
    Test number
    251236340006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail138,335 miles (+5,379)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,335 miles
    Test number
    461746753212
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    304624041978
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail132,956 miles (+5,755)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    488581849836
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass127,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,201 miles
    Test number
    729598902061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail127,201 miles (+5,902)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,201 miles
    Test number
    164328193076
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass121,299 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,299 miles
    Test number
    113964108560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    501596084598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,069 miles (+4,930)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,069 miles
    Test number
    101280072210
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  16. Pass111,139 miles (+5,488)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,139 miles
    Test number
    441916755624
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Pass105,651 miles (+6,909)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,651 miles
    Test number
    319040311460
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  18. Pass98,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,742 miles
    Test number
    345936742948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  19. Fail98,742 miles (+1,966)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,742 miles
    Test number
    430085609412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  20. Pass96,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,776 miles
    Test number
    436891898471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,776 miles (+6,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,776 miles
    Test number
    543592470654
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  22. Pass90,141 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    373264727609
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  23. Fail90,141 miles (+8,682)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    504959867470
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  24. Pass81,459 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,459 miles
    Test number
    687441821603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,133 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,133 miles
    Test number
    637742085224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,129 miles (+6,560)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    578183029269
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  27. Pass67,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    465673246485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,569 miles (+8,253)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    374878215803
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass59,316 miles (+7,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    773446914249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded.

  30. Pass51,599 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,599 miles
    Test number
    746483229814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass44,259 miles (+8,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,259 miles
    Test number
    271246706133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass35,702 miles (+14,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,702 miles
    Test number
    276894747796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass21,385 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    285918595088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass18,920 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,920 miles
    Test number
    949302214163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass15,725 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,725 miles
    Test number
    625089603182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail15,622 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,622 miles
    Test number
    397314093087
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  37. Pass15,622 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,622 miles
    Test number
    605504693024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Pass12,007 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,007 miles
    Test number
    687793002127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing inner edge

Questions about L18 SKM

Does L18 SKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SKM is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SKM?
The MOT on L18 SKM is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SKM done?
L18 SKM was recorded at 154,387 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,816 miles a year.
Has L18 SKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SKM has failed 10 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 SKM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 SKM find?
L18 SKM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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