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FN52 LXU

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,403 mi
Last recorded87,403 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LXU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 87,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 84,391 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,262 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 80,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,936 miles

bottom radiator hose weeping

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear tyre @ 2mm

offside & nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 74,936 miles

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

bottom radiator hose weeping

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear tyre @ 2mm

offside & nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,837 miles

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

both outer sills have light corrosion but not holed at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre needs air!

Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Uneven (Slightly Out of Shape)

Offside Front Tyre Small cuts But Less Than 10mm

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,685 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,504 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,991 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 23,991 miles

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

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 LXU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN52 LXU, 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 LXU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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