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BU02 VFH

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,314 mi
Last recorded127,314 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VFH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,314 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 127,161 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,919 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 123,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,423 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 118,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,840 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 107,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 102,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 98,754 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Fail 11 May 2012 98,754 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,624 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,943 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 69,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,129 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 36,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,910 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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BU02 VFH is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BU02 VFH, 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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BU02 VFH is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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