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OY02 PJU

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 PJU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,443 miles

bind to front brakes

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

imbalance to front brakes on roller brake test

oil on engine , gear box, steering rack and power steering pipes

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 120,431 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bind to front brakes

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust front pipe/flexi corroded, holed and blowing

imbalance to front brakes on roller brake test

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge

oil on engine , gear box, steering rack and power steering pipes

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,628 miles

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

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

both rear drop sills corroding

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear drop sills corroding

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,406 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

oil residue on gear box

power steering pipe to rack damp

washer fluid smells pungent

wear to front brake discs

Fail 1 Feb 2016 107,406 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

heavy cracking to o/s outer cv boot

oil residue on gear box

power steering pipe to rack damp

rear wiper split

squeal from power steering pump on full lock

washer fluid smells pungent

wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,540 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 100,540 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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 6 Feb 2014 93,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 93,272 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,536 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 87,536 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 80,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2011 74,618 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,618 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,363 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 53,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,446 miles

Front 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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OY02 PJU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OY02 PJU, 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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OY02 PJU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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