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HV02 VEW

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 VEW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,709 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear and both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 107,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 107,368 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 107,346 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded.....

n/s/f brake pipe corroded.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,539 miles

exhaust rusty

power steering pipe rusty and rubber mount broken

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,041 miles

both side repeaters faded=rear exhaust rusty=nsr anti roll bar bush worn=cv boots perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,404 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition on inside edges--exhaust rusty--both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,762 miles

both rear tyres wearing very low---nail in osf tyre---ns wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,762 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing very low---nail in osf tyre---ns wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,620 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,736 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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HV02 VEW is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV02 VEW, 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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HV02 VEW is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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