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FM02 KBU

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,324 mi
Last recorded94,324 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 KBU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 94,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 94,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes cracking

nearside outer front cv boot has object wrapped around boot

offside front tyre cracking in tread

power steering auxiliary belt loose

power steering pipe/hose damp

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 92,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes cracking

nearside outer front cv boot has object wrapped around boot

offside front tyre cracking in tread

power steering auxiliary belt loose

power steering pipe/hose damp

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 88,028 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

N/s cv boot perrished

N/s/f brake pipe corroded just in limits

O/s steering rack gaitor poorly secured

Play in steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 14 May 2014 88,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s cv boot perished.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded just in limits.

o/s steering rack gaitor poorly secured.

play in steering rack inner ball joints.

Pass 15 May 2013 81,717 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 81,711 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 72,381 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,973 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,973 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,012 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,213 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and treads getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,828 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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FM02 KBU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM02 KBU, 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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FM02 KBU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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