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EA53 VRN

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,576 mi
Last recorded88,576 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VRN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 88,576 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ''D'' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak ()

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

brake test has not done because of the suspension leg not attached properly

Fail 16 May 2018 88,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ''D'' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

brake test has not done because of the suspension leg not attached properly

Pass 16 May 2017 87,850 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 May 2016 87,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f/t/r/e rubber is slightly deteriated

o/s/f c.v boot is worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,114 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,113 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,342 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 59,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,629 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,503 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,649 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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EA53 VRN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA53 VRN, 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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EA53 VRN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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