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WK02 VPY

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,921 mi
Last recorded96,921 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VPY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,260 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,308 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 93,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,774 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 91,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,678 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 87,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,862 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 6 Mar 2013 81,429 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 9 Mar 2012 77,761 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 77,761 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,510 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,993 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,046 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 53,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,314 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 43,314 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,220 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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WK02 VPY is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WK02 VPY, 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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WK02 VPY is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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