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RF02 YMV

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,278 mi
Last recorded120,278 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YMV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,278 miles

Driveshafts ; n/s & o/s outer gaiters deteriorated , o/s ready to split

Engine ; oil leak , suspect cam cover / breather related ?

Engine cover / various other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered

Fail 29 Apr 2015 120,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Driveshafts ; n/s & o/s outer gaiters deteriorated , o/s ready to split

Engine ; oil leak , suspect cam cover / breather related ?

Engine cover / various other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Both front & both rear tyre pressures appear low

Tyres ; *** o/s/r tread low , areas at legal limit & balding on outer edge , recommend replace

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,785 miles

Driveshafts ; both outer c.v. gaiters deteriorated

Engine ; oil leak

Engine cover / various other covers & mouldings fitted , retsricting views

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/r tread at legal limit & screw in tread

Wheel nuts covered

Fail 28 Apr 2014 107,785 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Engine ; oil leak

Engine cover / various other covers & mouldings fitted , retsricting views

Note ; unable to spin check o/s/f wheel / bearing due to binding brake

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/r tread at legal limit & screw in tread

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,085 miles

Brakes ; light scoring on front discs , suspect pad related ?

Driveshafts ; both front outer c.v. gaiters deteriorated

Engine ; *** oil level at minimum ***

Engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted

Exhaust ; front flexi section deteriorated

wheel nuts covered

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes ; light scoring on front discs , suspect pad related ?

Driveshafts ; both front outer c.v. gaiters deteriorated

Engine ; *** oil level at minimum ***

Engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted

Exhaust ; front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel nuts covered

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,794 miles

both front cv gaitors starting to deteriorate

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,734 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,734 miles

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 19 Apr 2010 72,678 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 72,678 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,166 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 65,166 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 57,270 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 57,270 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 48,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 39,248 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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RF02 YMV is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RF02 YMV, 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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What year was RF02 YMV registered?

RF02 YMV is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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