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EO52 OEB

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,408 mi
Last recorded113,408 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 OEB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,063 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,419 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 94,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,265 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 88,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 78,708 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,433 miles

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2008 52,433 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 33,023 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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EO52 OEB is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO52 OEB, 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 EO52 OEB registered?

EO52 OEB is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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