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EU53 AXK

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AXK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 97,365 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front cv boots poor

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,529 miles

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

o/s front c.v boot weaping

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,336 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,160 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,968 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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EU53 AXK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EU53 AXK, 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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EU53 AXK is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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