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FN02 LHL

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,868 mi
Last recorded101,868 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LHL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 101,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,913 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,913 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,244 miles

Air bag light on dash

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

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

Slight pherising to OSF cv gaitor

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,531 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 66,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

discs lipped

front brake pipes corroded

front pads low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,239 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 53,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,871 miles

Airbag warning light on

Condition of rear number plate

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 27,896 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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FN02 LHL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 FN02 LHL, 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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FN02 LHL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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