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GJ02 GFG

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 GFG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,194 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,022 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,876 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,876 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 64,800 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 64,800 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s Front tyre has a cut, but not reaching cords

o/s Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,913 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 48,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,707 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 34,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,827 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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GJ02 GFG is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ02 GFG, 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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GJ02 GFG is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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