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PN52 MHV

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,973 mi
Last recorded84,973 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 MHV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front back plates coroded

exhaust coroded

headlamps deteriated

n/s/r seatbelt twisted

oil leak

wipers deteriated

Fail 6 Mar 2019 84,973 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt twisted

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake backing plates coroded to holes

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,423 miles

both front brake disks lipped

both front sections of floor coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 84,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake disks lipped

both front sections of floor coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,736 miles

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust flexi joint deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,273 miles

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

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,376 miles

boot handle sticking

both front brake disks worn

engine noisy

exhaust flexi joint deteriated slightly

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak around gearbox

wheel centre cap missing from o/s/r wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,853 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 67,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front brake disks slightly coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 58,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,611 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,590 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 43,247 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 43,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 29,402 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,402 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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PN52 MHV is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PN52 MHV, 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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PN52 MHV is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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