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BF52 NTN

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,484 mi
Last recorded155,484 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 NTN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 155,484 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 155,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 151,438 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 151,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 147,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,250 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

diff-wheel nut fitted to o/s front wheel

rear brake balances

Fail 12 Feb 2013 132,250 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

diff-wheel nut fitted to o/s front wheel

rear brake balances

Pass 25 Jan 2012 123,291 miles

Both drive shaft outer gaiters badly perished.

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 22 Jan 2012 123,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Aux belt idler noisy.

Both drive shaft outer gaiters badly perished.

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Power steering noisy on full lock.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 113,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 110,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 110,112 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2008 89,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,917 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 36,830 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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BF52 NTN is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 62,357 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 BF52 NTN, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 NTN is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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