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EF53 DKK

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,221 mi
Last recorded36,221 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DKK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 32,669 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 32,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside rear tyre flat

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2015 31,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 31,266 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking BRAKE TEST NOT PERFORMED (3.6.A.1)

Rear subframe corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,924 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 30,924 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,137 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,563 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,428 miles

inner edges of front tyres worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,960 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 18,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,407 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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EF53 DKK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 DKK, 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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EF53 DKK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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