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EU53 EKD

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,530 mi
Last recorded91,530 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EKD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,799 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 86,799 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,927 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,927 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,225 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,225 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,470 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 56,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,684 miles

management light on.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,591 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 24,591 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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EU53 EKD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EKD, 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 EKD is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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