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EK53 RUA

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,331 mi
Last recorded70,331 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,331 miles

park brake long travel.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 70,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

park brake long travel.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,163 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,740 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,738 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 60,195 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 28 May 2013 54,376 miles

most metal brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2012 49,666 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 43,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,326 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 3 Jun 2009 28,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,568 miles

all pipes require cleaning

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,415 miles

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

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 RUA is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

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

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