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FE02 EFH

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,416 mi
Last recorded57,416 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 EFH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,416 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension components becoming corroded .

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm holed and corroded close to ball joint . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot deteriorated . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm advanced corrosion / recommend replacement . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plastic . (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 57,072 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolts loose . (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plastic . (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded on under side (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 55,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall down to cords . splits in outer tread band (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner tread band down to cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded on under side (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,686 miles

Both front tyres becomming cracked and perrished

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Both sides front outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust deteriorated

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,949 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,947 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs worn/lip edges/pitted (iiner sides)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs lip edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,960 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased under the bonnet

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,217 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,388 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,513 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,416 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 31,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads + discs wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,027 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,027 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,592 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Jul 2006 23,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FE02 EFH is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE02 EFH, 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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FE02 EFH is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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