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NL02 ZGS

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,829 mi
Last recorded95,829 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 ZGS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,829 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 95,829 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,700 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 86,674 miles

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

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

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 22 Feb 2012 74,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,919 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 62,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,354 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,945 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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NL02 ZGS is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red 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 NL02 ZGS, 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 NL02 ZGS registered?

NL02 ZGS is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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