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EO02 RGZ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,340 mi
Last recorded78,340 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 RGZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,340 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,875 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,863 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,463 miles

both front tyres have light wear to inner shoulders

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,502 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 57,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 49,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroding

front brake performance very badly uneven - due to possible wrong ratio of tyre fitted to o/s/f?

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking up

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 May 2012 49,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroding

front brake performance very badly uneven - due to possible wrong ratio of tyre fitted to o/s/f?

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking up

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 May 2011 43,728 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroding

inspection cover fitted above engine

n/s/f ABS wire showing wear marks

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2011 43,728 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection cover fitted above engine

n/s/f ABS wire showing wear marks

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2010 36,895 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate delaminating

Rubbing marks on n/s/f abs wire

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

Fail 15 May 2010 36,894 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear tyres worn out of shape and worn low on tread

Rubbing marks on n/s/f abs wire

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 May 2009 32,212 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing on walls /tread

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 15 May 2008 27,782 miles

both front disc lipped

o/s/r tyre presure low

Pass 17 May 2007 23,581 miles

both front tyres nearing legal limit †deep cut in n/s/f tyre recomend early replacement †presenter shown and advised

Pass 4 May 2006 19,117 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 19,117 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RGZ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RGZ, 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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EO02 RGZ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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