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SK02 ZFY

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,437 mi
Last recorded96,437 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 ZFY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,437 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 96,431 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,766 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 19 Dec 2012 77,766 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 8 Dec 2011 72,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,454 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,866 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 66,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 57,306 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,467 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 36,467 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,638 miles

Accident damage to NS back door

Air bag warning light is on

Minor scratches to front windscreen in "A" zone

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

Rear tyres have small cracks in side walls

Fail 5 Dec 2007 29,638 miles

Accident damage to NS back door

Air bag warning light is on

Minor scratches to front windscreen in "A" zone

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

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

Rear tyres have small cracks in side walls

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,594 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 21,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SK02 ZFY is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SK02 ZFY, 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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SK02 ZFY is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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