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EK03 NMA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 NMA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 130,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer cv boots cracking

exhaust system corroding

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2016 130,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer cv boots cracking

exhaust system corroding

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2015 118,589 miles

ns outer sill corroding

Centre both cv boots cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2015 116,347 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,917 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,288 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 107,288 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 100,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,409 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,157 miles

near side rear tyre has nail in tread and is becoming out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,290 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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EK03 NMA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK03 NMA, 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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EK03 NMA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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