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EK53 OPA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,090 mi
Last recorded114,090 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO W/CYL (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO W/CYL (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL - REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BADLY (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Rear coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BADLY (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,980 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 98,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 98,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,496 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps deteriorating but not seriously effecting light output

Fail 3 Jul 2014 89,362 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps deteriorating but not seriously effecting light output

o/s/r tyre has age related cracks

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,681 miles

front brake disc wearing

offside front tyre wearing 2 m/m

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,467 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,246 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,169 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,596 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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EK53 OPA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 EK53 OPA, 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 OPA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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