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DG52 NFO

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,877 mi
Last recorded146,877 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NFO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 146,877 miles

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

driver door handle damaged but useable

near and offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 19 May 2014 146,877 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

driver door handle damaged but useable

near and offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 135,051 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 135,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 126,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 118,648 miles

both front abs wires close to tyre on full lock

few areas of corrosion

near side front lower wiswhbone inner bush perished and starting to split

off side front wheel slight binding

off side rear tyre close to ware bars and perished

Fail 3 May 2011 118,647 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front abs wires close to tyre on full lock

few areas of corrosion

near side front lower wiswhbone inner bush perished and starting to split

off side front wheel slight binding

off side rear tyre close to ware bars and perished

Pass 17 May 2010 111,370 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded .

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn .

Fail 10 May 2010 111,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded .

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn .

Pass 11 May 2009 94,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

UNABLE TO REMOVE ENGINE DIPSTICK (SEIZED IN TUBE)

Fail 11 May 2009 94,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

UNABLE TO REMOVE ENGINE DIPSTICK (SEIZED IN TUBE)

Fail 9 May 2008 79,225 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 79,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 64,545 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 39,651 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 39,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DG52 NFO 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 56.3%.

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 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 DG52 NFO, 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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What year was DG52 NFO registered?

DG52 NFO is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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