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HF51 USE

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,114 mi
Last recorded157,114 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 USE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 157,114 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 157,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 139,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 20 May 2021 139,964 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 27 May 2020 121,581 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 121,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 105,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 105,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 84,131 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 66,427 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 66,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 62,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,333 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 58,332 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,370 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 56,368 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,900 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 54,891 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 12 Feb 2011 50,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

engine cover fitted

plastic covers fitted to all door shut kick panels

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,865 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes in wheel cylinders getting corroded.

Centre to rear silencer joint getting corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,693 miles

Air bag lamp on

Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Air bag lamp on

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,875 miles

Air bag lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HF51 USE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF51 USE, 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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HF51 USE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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