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EK53 RUO

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,989 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 103,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,508 miles

mil lamp on

nsf suspension arm lower ball joint has slight play

nsr nsf tyres worn close to legal limit

osf suspension arm rear most bush torn when vehicle raised

osr nsr brake pipes corroded

osr wheel arch heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front axle (4.1.A.1a)

mil lamp on

nsf suspension arm lower ball joint has slight play

nsr nsf tyres worn close to legal limit

osf suspension arm rear most bush torn when vehicle raised

osr nsr brake pipes corroded

osr wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,331 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 85,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,430 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper torn

Fail 24 Aug 2015 77,430 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,623 miles

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

Rear wiper split.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper split.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,639 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on shoulders

osf top strutt mount noisy when vehicle jacked

osr nsr tyre walls perrished

rear child seat fitted to os rear seat

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,639 miles

nsf tyre worn on shoulders

osf top strutt mount noisy when vehicle jacked

osr nsr tyre walls perrished

rear child seat fitted to os rear seat

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,781 miles

os seat belt not checked due to baby seat

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,219 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 31,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,740 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,395 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,810 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RUO is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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