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HJ02 SZX

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 SZX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,848 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 102,540 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 102,540 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,426 miles

advise slight play in rack arms and bottom b/joints

Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight play in rack arms and bottom b/joints

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,115 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 87,114 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,184 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,601 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 55,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,236 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 SZX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SZX, 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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What year was HJ02 SZX registered?

HJ02 SZX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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