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EU53 VCL

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,469 mi
Last recorded51,469 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 51,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 48,853 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 48,853 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 48,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Pass 13 May 2013 45,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,714 miles

dirt trapped between rear number plate layers !

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,373 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 9,976 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 VCL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCL, 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 EU53 VCL registered?

EU53 VCL is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is EU53 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 VCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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