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EK53 RPV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,329 mi
Last recorded76,329 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,189 miles

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

corrosion on nearside rear and offside front shocker casings

Pass 14 May 2010 52,372 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 52,344 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,294 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 47,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,858 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 40,858 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,851 miles

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)

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 RPV 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 66.7%.

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 RPV, 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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What year was EK53 RPV registered?

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

Is EK53 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 RPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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