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LV52 HVT

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,498 mi
Last recorded119,498 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 HVT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 119,498 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 119,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 114,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 103,141 miles

Front brake discs very worn!

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 95,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,248 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 81,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,431 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 70,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,572 miles

N/S rear tyre tread wear uneven.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,628 miles

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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LV52 HVT is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV52 HVT, 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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What year was LV52 HVT registered?

LV52 HVT is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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