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FN02 SZE

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,941 mi
Last recorded92,941 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 SZE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 89,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats

front mecanical suspension units has some corrosion

rear axle beam has some corrosion

Fail 19 May 2015 89,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats

front mecanical suspension units has some corrosion

rear axle beam has some corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 87,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 83,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 83,284 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,599 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,150 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,702 miles

clean wiper blades/front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,882 miles

rear no. plate delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,850 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 SZE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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