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VX53 EHV

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,632 mi
Last recorded92,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EHV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r o/s/r anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 11 Jan 2017 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r o/s/r anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,577 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 82,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 80,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,281 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,538 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,616 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 62,616 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 114,438 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,054 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,884 miles

both rear tyres on 4mm + worn slightly on outer edges

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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VX53 EHV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VX53 EHV, 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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VX53 EHV is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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