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EJ02 TBU

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,451 mi
Last recorded60,451 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 TBU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,451 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,491 miles

Both front tyres worn out (inner)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 48,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Both front tyres worn out (inner)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,047 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 30,047 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 6 Sep 2008 23,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 23,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,404 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 11,027 miles

both front outer cv gaitors slightly leaking grease from inner clips

both front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre has two nails in the tread and is on legal limit

offside front tyre has a screw in the tread, this is repairable

offside rear tyre is near the legal limit

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 TBU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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