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RY02 XCJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,094 mi
Last recorded77,094 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 XCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,094 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,622 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars and cracking on sidewalls

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,958 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low approx. 90% worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 67,958 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low approx. 90% worn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,730 miles

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

gear shift release button missing but gear selec tion not affected

Fail 14 Nov 2013 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

gear shift release button missing but gear selec tion not affected

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 57,088 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 9 Nov 2010 46,299 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,415 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 22,506 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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RY02 XCJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY02 XCJ, 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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RY02 XCJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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