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HY51 JCJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,825 mi
Last recorded147,825 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 JCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 147,825 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 147,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 142,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 134,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 134,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 121,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 114,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,368 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,506 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 102,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,003 miles

air bag light on.

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,863 miles

airbag light on

front discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

airbag light on

front discs slightly worn

Fail 26 May 2010 62,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2010 62,098 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,561 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f wing dented

wiper blades weak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,639 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f brake disc corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,070 miles

vt 32 was issued

Fail 13 Apr 2007 57,070 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exaust corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 52,916 miles

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

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

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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HY51 JCJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY51 JCJ, 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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HY51 JCJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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