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EK53 OPN

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,652 mi
Last recorded119,652 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OPN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 119,650 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 116,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 116,546 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,248 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 111,246 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,013 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,797 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 98,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,443 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,102 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

nsf brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,390 miles

bearing noise noticed during road test [suspect rear]

Fail 7 Feb 2012 56,390 miles

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

bearing noise noticed during road test [suspect rear]

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,594 miles

N/S & O/S Front-Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Oil leak

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2010 82,503 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S & O/S Front-Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Oil leak

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2010 77,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,550 miles

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,088 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 71,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,239 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 OPN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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