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HJ52 NBX

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,843 mi
Last recorded143,843 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 NBX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 143,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 137,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 16 Jan 2017 137,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 30 Dec 2015 130,937 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 130,937 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 122,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Dec 2014 122,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,781 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 108,779 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 100,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,372 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 94,650 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 88,400 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

clutch late take up

corrosion to clutch pipe

nearside outer cv boot inner clip slight leakage

offside outer cv boot inner clip slight leakage

tow ball covered

drivers floor mat insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,400 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

clutch late take up

corrosion to clutch pipe

nearside outer cv boot inner clip slight leakage

offside outer cv boot inner clip slight leakage

tow ball covered

drivers floor mat insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,952 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight damage to offside rear light cluster

Fail 15 Mar 2010 80,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight damage to offside rear light cluster

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,535 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to leak a small amount of grease

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

power steering pipe has a slight smearing of fluid

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,933 miles

both cv boots inner ends grease seepage

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,831 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,209 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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HJ52 NBX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ52 NBX, 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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HJ52 NBX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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