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HJ02 WYC

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 WYC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 112,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,690 miles

Dampness around power steering pipes

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,684 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Dampness around power steering pipes

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,041 miles

dampness around power steering pipes

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 93,041 miles

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

dampness around power steering pipes

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,724 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 55,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,894 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,596 miles

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

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

rear service brake imbalance

Fail 16 Jan 2009 25,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,395 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 15,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,224 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 WYC is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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