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EK53 NYV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,483 miles

Nearside front and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perished

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre tread on legal minimum of 1.6mm

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perished

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre tread on legal minimum of 1.6mm

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,262 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 71,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/15/88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/15/88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,489 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 64,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE LEAKING TO EXCESS (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,029 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,063 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,414 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,413 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,063 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,948 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,206 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,830 miles

front washers hitting screen but not very powerfull

left headlamp glass scratched but not affecting patern

Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,768 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front brake discs getting poor

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,768 miles

front brake discs getting poor

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 NYV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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