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SW02 VUK

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VUK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,478 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 99,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,178 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 93,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 75,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 75,354 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,485 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 54,897 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 54,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,879 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 25 Nov 2005 17,370 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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SW02 VUK is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW02 VUK, 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 SW02 VUK registered?

SW02 VUK is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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