MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal rubber slight wear
engine light on
front bumper area damage
nearside front tyre has a deep cut in tread but no visable cords
nearside panels damaged
nearside windscreen wiper split
oil leak
rear wiper split
slight play in nearside steering
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
air bag warning lamp staying on
ancillary belt slight fraying
both door sills damaged
exhaust manifold heat shield loose fitting
front bumper damaged
front lower suspension arm bushes slight perishing but no movement
front number plate insecure
headlamp lenses condition deteriorating slightly reduced intensity
nearside rear tyre sidewall poor and both shoulders worn
offside front seat belt twisted
offside rear tyre nail in tread
offside rear tyre sidewall poor and worn on outer shoulder
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear number plate lights working but slightly dim
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear wiper required
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres worn edges
damage to front of car
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear sill damaged
power steering pipe/hose damp
slight play in steering
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres worn edges
damage to front of car
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear sill damaged
power steering pipe/hose damp
slight play in steering
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on
both front blind spot flashers starting to discolour
both front driveshaft outer cv gaiters deteriorating
exhaust flexi joint worn
front end accident damage
nearside headlamp and flasher lamp unit insecure
nearside rear door sill damaged
offside rear tyre nail in tread
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
air bag light on
both front blind spot flashers starting to discolour
both front driveshaft outer cv gaiters deteriorating
exhaust flexi joint worn
front end accident damage
nearside headlamp and flasher lamp unit insecure
nearside rear door sill damaged
offside rear tyre nail in tread
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag light on
both cv gaiters splitting
both front tyres in poor condition
both side indicators slightly discoloured
both side lights very dim
crack in windscreen
damage to front bumper
damage to nearside rear door
damage to nearside rear sill
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air bag light on
both front side lights dim
damage to front bumper area
damage to nearside rear under sill
damage to offside rear sill and door
offside rear tyre worn unevenly
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air bag light on
both front side lights dim
both windscreen wipers in very poor condition
damage to front bumper area
damage to nearside rear under sill
damage to offside rear sill and door
offside rear tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?
Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV52 VHF is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 September 2002.
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