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EJ52 KNM

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,545 mi
Last recorded66,545 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 KNM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,306 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle covers missing

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill becoming corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,029 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front no plate damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 56,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,923 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,487 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs rusted on inside edges

front no plate damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,487 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front no plate damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,546 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 41,351 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,523 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,459 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 20,639 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2006 16,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 16,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 12,459 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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EJ52 KNM is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ52 KNM, 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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EJ52 KNM is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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