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EK53 RTU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,286 mi
Last recorded114,286 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,286 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank has some stains on it around a slight corrosion area

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link has some play

Fail 14 Jan 2014 114,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank has some stains on it around a slight corrosion area

Pass 15 Jan 2013 100,523 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS CORRODED

N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 6 Dec 2012 100,517 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All metal brake pipes are corroded

Both front chassis rails are corroded

Both front lower wish bone bushes are worn

Both front suspension top mounts are corroded

Power steering pipes are corroded

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Underside of the vehicle is corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,298 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 88,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,987 miles

Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion, Inner & Outer sills, floor, chassis, front & Rear subframes, front & Rear suspension arms.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 81,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion, Inner & Outer sills, floor, chassis, front & Rear subframes, front & Rear suspension arms.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,795 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,709 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 RTU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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