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LV52 HXS

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,137 mi
Last recorded78,137 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 HXS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,137 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 78,137 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,020 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 69,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,574 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,574 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,150 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 48,653 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 37,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,751 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside track rod end balljoint cover boot loose ut held in place by the natural spring of the rubber thus preventing the ingeress of dirt/foreign matter

Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,446 miles

all four tyres severely underinflated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,748 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 21,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,080 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,508 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has two deep cuts NOT exposing cords

Fail 7 Nov 2008 18,508 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front tyre has two deep cuts NOT exposing cords

Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,502 miles

front brake pads becoming low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner wall splitting and nail in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,503 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 10,782 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

pin hole in o/s/f outer c.v. boot

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 HXS is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

LV52 HXS is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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