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HW02 EJX

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,793 mi
Last recorded94,793 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 EJX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,793 miles

Front tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Lower corner of windscreen cracked

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

Offside Front wiper blade torn

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play early replacement required (2.2.B.1f)

blue smoke emitted from exhaust after engine idling

play in inner rack joint detected

Fail 1 Sep 2017 94,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside front tyre worn down hard on inner edge and offside not far behind

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

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

Offside wiper blade split but still effective

Windscreen cracked in nearside lower corner but not effecting drivers vision

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and osr front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

front lower suspension arm inner rear most bushes perished

osf wing pushed in

play detected in ns inner rack joint

play in front roll bar links and inner bushes

slight weep on pas pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,980 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,991 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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,502 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,278 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 62,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,549 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,977 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 29,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HW02 EJX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW02 EJX, 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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HW02 EJX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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