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FN52 HCA

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HCA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,259 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,674 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,150 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,931 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,931 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,527 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,921 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,821 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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FN52 HCA is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN52 HCA, 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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FN52 HCA is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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