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DX51 YYL

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,808 mi
Last recorded123,808 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 YYL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 110,401 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 110,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,555 miles

BRAKE / CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS JOINT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 99,554 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

BRAKE / CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS JOINT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,772 miles

BRAKE / CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST JOINT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE / PUNCTURE

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE INNER STEERING END

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 94,771 miles

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

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

BRAKE / CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST JOINT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE / PUNCTURE

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE INNER STEERING END

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,506 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,506 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,213 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 86,197 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,788 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,831 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades split

rear exhaust joint beginning to corrode

Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,567 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 29,163 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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DX51 YYL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DX51 YYL, 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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DX51 YYL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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