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EN53 EDU

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,982 mi
Last recorded77,982 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 EDU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,982 miles

brake pedal spongy

front and rear anti roll bar links have slight play-exhaust corroded-o/s wing mirror slightly damaged

welding covered by substance, unable to check properly-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

Fail 4 Aug 2014

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear anti roll bar links have slight play-exhaust corroded-o/s wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

fuel filter drain light on

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,319 miles

front tyres edges worn low-under car covered not allowing full inspection-slight judder at front brakes-ball joints slightly lift-

Fail 5 Jul 2013 66,310 miles

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

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

front tyres edges worn low-under car covered not allowing full inspection-slight judder at front brakes-ball joints slightly lift-

Fail 12 Oct 2011 57,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes surface rust

front pads wearing low

rear anti roll bar bushs slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,224 miles

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

brake pipes surface rust

front pads wearing low

rear anti roll bar bushs slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,155 miles

both front sidelights slightly dim

both front tyres wearing low

brake pipes have slight surface rust

engine slightly knocking

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear shocker slightly damp

unable to do full inspection of nearside rear seatbelt due to child safety seat fitted

unable to do full inspection of rear brake pipes due to coating of substance

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,416 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,062 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,703 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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EN53 EDU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN53 EDU, 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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EN53 EDU is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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