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PX51 BTO

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,132 mi
Last recorded139,132 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BTO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 139,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,436 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre slight splits in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 91,436 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre slight splits in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,135 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 89,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,190 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 84,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 78,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 78,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 61,137 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 61,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 45,818 miles

Rear off-side tyre tread wearing unevenly.

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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PX51 BTO is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PX51 BTO, 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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PX51 BTO is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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