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EU53 BEY

2003 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Matrix57,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 BEY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 143,523 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.45% CO (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corner/wheel arch excessively corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front to rear twin pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 135,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 121,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre is slightly split on the inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2014 111,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,960 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,017 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 56,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,185 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 BEY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BEY, 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 BEY is a 2003 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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