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HJ52 NBY

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,820 mi
Last recorded88,820 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 NBY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 69,786 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,607 miles

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

NSR Tyre worn on inner edge

OSR Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Tailgate wont open

Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,607 miles

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

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

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Tailgate wont open

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,284 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 53,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,670 miles

Exhaust joint middle to back box rusty

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,552 miles

child seat at nearside rear (seat belt unexamined)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 31,552 miles

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

child seat at nearside rear (seat belt unexamined)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,521 miles

child seat fitted at offside rear,seat belt unexamined

offside rear number plate lamp inoperative initially(came on)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 27,521 miles

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

child seat fitted at offside rear,seat belt unexamined

offside rear number plate lamp inoperative initially(came on)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,856 miles

grease on front drive shafts,boots not split,advise new clips to be fitted

nearside front sidelight going dull

nearside rear tyre perished and split in several places,advise renewing asap!

offside rear tyre slightly split in places

rear wiper poor

Fail 13 Oct 2010 21,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

grease on front drive shafts,boots not split,advise new clips to be fitted

nearside front sidelight going dull

nearside rear tyre perished and split in several places,advise renewing asap!

offside rear tyre slightly split in places

rear wiper poor

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 19,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,384 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,995 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 12,203 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 NBY is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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