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EJ02 SZZ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,994 mi
Last recorded99,994 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 SZZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,172 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 99,169 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,638 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,607 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,413 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 60,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,053 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 30,757 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,757 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 24,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 10,077 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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EJ02 SZZ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ02 SZZ, 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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EJ02 SZZ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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