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EA53 VSF

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 89,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 89,105 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,127 miles

General condition of rear suspention corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 73,125 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General condition of rear suspention corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,907 miles

brake pipes have been sprayed with grease

brake pipes have been sprayed with grease

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in oily substance, dripping off pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,343 miles

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

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

osr child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,651 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,103 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 42,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,959 miles

nearside rear seat belt NOT tested due to anchor stuck below seat

Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,959 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt NOT tested due to anchor stuck below seat

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,771 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,428 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 VSF 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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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