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HV02 VFH

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,376 mi
Last recorded96,376 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 VFH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,376 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 89,252 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 89,252 miles

Front Front drive shaft damaged both side (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 79,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 72,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,883 miles

both c.v gaiters perished

front brake discs lipped

oil leaking from engine

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,883 miles

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

both c.v gaiters perished

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn to 1.6mm

oil leaking from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,116 miles

both front and passenger rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,116 miles

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

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

both front and passenger rear tyres worn to 3mm

passenger wiper split

Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,445 miles

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)

engine warning light on

front brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Nov 2011 49,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine warning light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2010 40,699 miles

front brake pads starting to wear and discs lipped

Fail 4 Dec 2010 40,699 miles

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

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

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

front brake pads starting to wear and discs lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,850 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,689 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,293 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,764 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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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HV02 VFH is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV02 VFH, 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 VFH is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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