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RF02 YSM

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,647 mi
Last recorded173,647 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YSM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 173,647 miles

Nearside parking brake weak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 149,267 miles

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)

start of corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,814 miles

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

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

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

slight noise n/s/f tyre

start of corrosion o/s sill

Pass 17 Oct 2014 117,166 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,155 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,169 miles

Both front cv boots leaking slightly at inner clips

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2012 93,169 miles

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

Both front cv boots leaking slightly at inner clips

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,452 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,452 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,174 miles

Front brake disc`s pitted on inner faces

Front brake disc`s worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 78,174 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc`s pitted on inner faces

Front brake disc`s worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 69,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,110 miles

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 26 Oct 2007 50,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,009 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 36,712 miles

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

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

Advise: front brake discs wearing

Advise: nearside rear tyre becoming quite heavily worn

Advise: nearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly split

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 YSM is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RF02 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

RF02 YSM is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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