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VU02 MLE

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,820 mi
Last recorded98,820 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 MLE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 98,820 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear from flexi hosess to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 90,501 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)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,021 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 83,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,855 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 52,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,480 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,996 miles

Advise oil from gearbox area, will get worse.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,166 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,948 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,376 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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VU02 MLE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU02 MLE, 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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VU02 MLE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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