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HV52 VHF

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,681 mi
Last recorded137,681 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 VHF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 137,681 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 123,925 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 115,589 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 115,512 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 104,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 104,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 99,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 91,198 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 91,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,866 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 70,863 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,726 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 48,726 miles

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.

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 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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