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EK53 RUW

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,811 mi
Last recorded65,811 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,811 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 60,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,106 miles

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 25 Oct 2007 49,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,039 miles

front screen damaged outside of swept area

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 RUW is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUW, 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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How do I check the history of EK53 RUW?

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What year was EK53 RUW registered?

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

Is EK53 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 RUW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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