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EO02 FYW

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,980 mi
Last recorded106,980 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 FYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,980 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 106,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,691 miles

brake pedal rubber poor

centre silencer to rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,390 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,178 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2015 92,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,207 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside front (upper) brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre cracking badly

Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside front (upper) brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,889 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 83,879 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 79,856 miles

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

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

auxhillary drivebelts showing signs of wear

both front and rear registration plates poor condition

both front c.v gaiters damp

nearside registration plate bulb poor

Pass 24 Mar 2012 79,856 miles

auxhillary drivebelts showing signs of wear

both front and rear registration plates poor condition

both front c.v gaiters damp

nearside registration plate bulb poor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,780 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,980 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,980 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 63,462 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,168 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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EO02 FYW is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EO02 FYW, 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 EO02 FYW registered?

EO02 FYW is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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