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FY02 HVT

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,828 mi
Last recorded116,828 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HVT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 116,828 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 116,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,114 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 105,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 101,754 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner brake discs worn

wipers poor

Fail 19 Jan 2012 101,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front inner brake discs worn

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jan 2011 97,366 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 97,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 92,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,570 miles

o/s n/s/r brakes showing surface rust

Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s n/s/r brakes showing surface rust

Pass 2 May 2008 81,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,374 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 76,374 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,168 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 63,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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FY02 HVT 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 56.3%.

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 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 FY02 HVT, 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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FY02 HVT is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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