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DG02 LFK

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,212 mi
Last recorded37,212 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 LFK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 37,212 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 37,212 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flex pipe to pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both nearside and offside (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 33,693 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 33,693 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,870 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 24,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,411 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 22,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 15,501 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 11,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr, nsr, osf, nsf wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nsf and osf (2.7.2a)

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

all tyres starting to crack inner walls

nsf outer cv gaiter, grease seepage inner end

nsf tyre pressure low

power steering fluid reservoir damp

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Fail 8 Mar 2017 11,578 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right nsf (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating osf (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr, nsr, osf, nsf wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nsf and osf (2.7.2a)

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

all tyres starting to crack inner walls

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

nsf outer cv gaiter, grease seepage inner end

nsf tyre pressure low

power steering fluid reservoir damp

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,809 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 9,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 9,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 8,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 8,188 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded..front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 7,319 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,709 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 5,019 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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DG02 LFK is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG02 LFK, 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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DG02 LFK is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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