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EK53 OPH

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OPH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both headlight lenses deteriating going opaque

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both headlight lenses deteriating going opaque

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,851 miles

Heaqdlamp glasses going opaque, could do with T cut/polish as image slightly hazy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,516 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust flange very corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange very corroded

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,772 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

airbag light on

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in offside inner steering arm

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,196 miles

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre worn low of tread on inside raised edge

offside front tyre worn low of tread on inside raised edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,196 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre worn low of tread on inside raised edge

offside front tyre worn low of tread on inside raised edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,496 miles

offside front brake pads worn very low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,404 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 OPH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK53 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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