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EK53 RTO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,186 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,421 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 76,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,986 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,082 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,127 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,938 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,116 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 RTO 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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

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

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