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BV52 WCG

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 WCG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 87,469 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2016 87,469 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 60,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,098 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front driveshaft slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,234 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,559 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 44,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,573 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre x2 nails

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,969 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,177 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 27,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,837 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,919 miles

Front wipers spilt and smearing screen slightly.

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall. Unable to see how deep, advise replace.

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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BV52 WCG is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV52 WCG, 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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BV52 WCG is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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