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MX51 AEK

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

97,803 mi
Last recorded97,803 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 AEK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 97,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering subframe (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,471 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outter (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2017 96,471 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outter (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 94,564 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 94,564 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,631 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s n/s/r tyre nail (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

PAS pipe has a mist of oil

mid to rear exhaust section corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on wear indicator

Fail 17 Dec 2014 88,605 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

PAS pipe has a mist of oil

mid to rear exhaust section corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on wear indicator

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mid to back exhaust coroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 84,584 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mid to back exhaust coroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 79,663 miles

Oil leak

engine mangmnt light stays on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 79,662 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

engine mangmnt light stays on

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,677 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs slight wear

Fail 21 Dec 2011 75,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs slight wear

Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,634 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 62,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,557 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,927 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,517 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 25,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MX51 AEK is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MX51 AEK, 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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MX51 AEK is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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