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RF02 YSL

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,367 mi
Last recorded149,367 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YSL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 149,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 146,021 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 145,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.137 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 141,176 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,895 miles

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 9 Nov 2017 133,895 miles

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

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,553 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 122,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam deflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam deflector (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav; restricting driver's view (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 115,453 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 112,316 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear brake pipes slightly corrided

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,316 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear brake pipes slightly corrided

Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,334 miles

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

front discs lipped...

rear brake pipes corroding...

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,669 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 105,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 95,678 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 86,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 86,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 76,389 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2008 71,903 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 22 May 2007 64,627 miles

both rear tyres tread feathered

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,167 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 YSL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YSL, 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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RF02 YSL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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