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HJ02 NEU

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,131 mi
Last recorded105,131 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 NEU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure Top mounting failed (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe has slight weep of oil

Surface corrosion nearside inner and outer sill

Surface corrosion offside inner and outer sill

Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in nearside Rollbar D bush

Fail 15 Sep 2016 100,564 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,245 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm

rear exhaust flange rotted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm

rear exhaust flange rotted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,378 miles

exhaust manifold gasket blowing

nearside front brake pads worn low

offside front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust joint rotting

rear rollbar links worn nearside and offside

Fail 10 Oct 2014 79,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust manifold gasket blowing

nearside front brake pads worn low

offside front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust joint rotting

rear rollbar links worn nearside and offside

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,715 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust joints rotting

exhaust manifold gasket blowing

front nearside sidelamp dim

Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside sidelamp dim

rear exhaust joints rotting

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,776 miles

exhaust blowing at flexible joint

Fail 2 Mar 2011 40,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,031 miles

both rear tyres pearished

Fail 27 Jan 2010 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres pearished

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,581 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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HJ02 NEU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HJ02 NEU, 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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HJ02 NEU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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