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HG52 ABX

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,152 mi
Last recorded133,152 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 ABX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 133,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,542 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 120,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,076 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp aim on upper limits

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 110,028 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp aim on upper limits

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play steering column universal joint

Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play steering column universal joint

Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Perished

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 27 Feb 2016 94,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn heavily on edges 2055515

heavy engine oil leak

osr tyre perished 2055515

Fail 28 Feb 2015 84,936 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,936 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both wiperblades split

rear brakes noisy

Fail 1 Mar 2014 72,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiperblades split

rear brakes noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,403 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,215 miles

offside wiper split on ends

Fail 2 Feb 2012 36,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,192 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 29,040 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,420 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,967 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 10,550 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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HG52 ABX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HG52 ABX, 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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HG52 ABX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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