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WK52 UHJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,010 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 71,010 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.045 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven brake slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame cross member corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leaks before and after flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside brake pipes at bend from inner arch to engine compartment (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

front and rear suspension arms getting corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 27 Oct 2014 32,695 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

front disc back plates corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,009 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,548 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,656 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 23,613 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,798 miles

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

Power steering pipes rusty.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,779 miles

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

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

Power steering pipes rusty.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,255 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,834 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)

n/side rear tyre =3mm

p.a.s. pipe rubber mount perishing

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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WK52 UHJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 WK52 UHJ, 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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WK52 UHJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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