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FE51 VJP

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,589 mi
Last recorded137,589 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VJP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 137,589 miles

advises heavy crackes on offside front c.v. gaiter

Pass 21 Dec 2013 126,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 116,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 116,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 103,714 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,303 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,303 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 77,239 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 77,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,800 miles

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

slight play in steering rack at off side front

Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,799 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack at off side front

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,854 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 37,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,723 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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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FE51 VJP is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE51 VJP, 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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FE51 VJP is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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