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HV52 UHH

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,279 mi
Last recorded104,279 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 UHH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,279 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 104,277 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Has child seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Has child seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,839 miles

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

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

n/s/r body wing slight accident damage

Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,831 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r body wing slight accident damage

Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,004 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 76,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,830 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,621 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,908 miles

Grease residue on both front drive shafts

Grease residue on drive shaft

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,503 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,641 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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HV52 UHH is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 HV52 UHH, 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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HV52 UHH is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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