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SY02 UNF

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,468 mi
Last recorded55,468 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 UNF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 55,468 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 55,468 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 30 May 2016 53,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion over n/s and o/s outer sills and rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2016 53,972 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking front to o/s rear (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion over n/s and o/s outer sills and rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,197 miles

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 47,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,489 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 38,198 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,017 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust getting corroded

slight play in drivers seat base

sump corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 35,415 miles

Front discs badly corroded and worn - Inner faces.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 35,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front discs badly corroded and worn - Inner faces.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 32,517 miles

air con belt cracked

air con inop

drivers seat broken

front brake discs rusty

front tyres worn at edges

Pass 1 May 2009 29,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,368 miles

drivers seat base loose

slight leak at front cv boot inner clip

sump rusty

Pass 14 May 2007 22,099 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

sump rusty

Pass 15 May 2006 18,858 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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SY02 UNF 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 66.7%.

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 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 SY02 UNF, 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 SY02 UNF registered?

SY02 UNF is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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