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HV52 UHL

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,057 mi
Last recorded141,057 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 UHL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,057 miles

heavy knock/rattle upon start up..NO OIL IN ENGINE WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST.

o/s/front tyre heavily worn

Fail 26 Nov 2018 141,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy knock/rattle upon start up..NO OIL IN ENGINE WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST.

o/s/front tyre heavily worn

Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,378 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 124,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,107 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,830 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front and offside rear tyres low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front and offside rear tyres low on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,908 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front c.v boot weaping

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,527 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 2mm & worn on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,369 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,902 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 35,902 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Airbag Warning Light on

N/S/F Tyre,Outer Sidewall Damaged

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,123 miles

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

sidewall damaged on n/s front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,976 miles

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

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

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 UHL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HV52 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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