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RL51 FLJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,642 mi
Last recorded84,642 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 FLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2021 84,642 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear mud guard loose

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door not opening from inside possibly child locked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,336 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,436 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 79,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,887 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,841 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,732 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,983 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,586 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres 2.0mm left

cv boot inner side slight trace of grease o.k. for mot

exhaust system corroded at the joints

not posible to check the spare wheel customer tools in the vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,544 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres 2.0mm left

Oil leak

cv boot inner slight trace of leaking grease o.k. for mot test

exhaust system corroded at joints

not posible to check the spare wheel customer tools in the vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,088 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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RL51 FLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue 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 RL51 FLJ, 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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RL51 FLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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