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EA53 VRU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 77,714 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch corroded and filled with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe holed in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,757 miles

Corrosion in various places on underside of vehicle, rear x member, outer sill.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,957 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,101 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge,

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,003 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,003 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,713 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,887 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside outer sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,831 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,274 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside constant velocity joint gaitor insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,758 miles

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

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

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

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

slight tears in both wiper blades

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,998 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 VRU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 EA53 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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