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EX52 VPC

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,979 mi
Last recorded131,979 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VPC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,979 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 131,979 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 121,831 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,093 miles

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 100,093 miles

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

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,418 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,214 miles

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

o/s/f inner brake disc is slightly pitted.

Fail 24 Jul 2010 74,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner brake disc is slightly pitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 61,623 miles

n/s/r tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge.

Fail 25 Jul 2009 61,623 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,145 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 28,428 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 28,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear 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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EX52 VPC is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EX52 VPC, 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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EX52 VPC is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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