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NL52 UTZ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,226 mi
Last recorded114,226 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 UTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,391 miles

front discs worn and corroded

slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 28 Aug 2015 106,391 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,929 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,528 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,536 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,784 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 63,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,002 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 55,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,559 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,367 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 32,114 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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NL52 UTZ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL52 UTZ, 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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NL52 UTZ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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