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PY52 HGJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 HGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,012 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 116,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,856 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 90,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,400 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres cracking and worn on inner edge

Corrosion to underside and sill area

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,428 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,071 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,593 miles

The middle to rear exhaust flange is corroded.

The os rear tyre is slightly feathered.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

The middle to rear exhaust flange is corroded.

The os rear tyre is slightly feathered.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,897 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,010 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear door operation

Fail 27 Jan 2010 66,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear door operation

Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,858 miles

front wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,857 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,695 miles

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

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

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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PY52 HGJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY52 HGJ, 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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PY52 HGJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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