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EK53 NYH

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,800 mi
Last recorded47,800 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NYH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,800 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,130 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 45,129 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner tread edge also slight cut outer wall.

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread edge deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 38,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,129 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 36,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,338 miles

Air Bag Light Stays on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,338 miles

Air Bag Light Stays on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre is cracking on the outer wall

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,710 miles

Both front disc surfaces slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Tread staring to split on sidewall of tyres

Fail 25 Jan 2011 31,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Both front disc surfaces slightly corroded

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

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

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

Tread staring to split on sidewall of tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,271 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 26,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK53 NYH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK53 NYH, 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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EK53 NYH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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