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EA53 VRW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,006 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 98,006 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers sun visor has been removed

engine oil is low

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers sun visor has been removed

engine oil is low

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,372 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR DAMAGE

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,207 miles

ADVISE WASHERS WEAK

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,992 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,234 miles

damage on car

nearside front tyre heavily cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2008 45,234 miles

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

damage on car

nearside front tyre heavily cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,005 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 37,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

near side rear light lense damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,972 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 VRW 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 64.7%.

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

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