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DE51 FAA

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,802 mi
Last recorded63,802 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 FAA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 63,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,844 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 56,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,750 miles

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

Front brakes discs are grooved

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,434 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2010 42,434 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,663 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 24,767 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 8 May 2008 24,767 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2007 15,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,932 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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DE51 FAA is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE51 FAA, 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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DE51 FAA is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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