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WO52 FBV

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,499 mi
Last recorded122,499 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 FBV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 122,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,900 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

handbrake travel

n/s handbrake performance slightly low

n/s rear brake slight bind

power steering pipes damp

tyre pressures low

Fail 28 Feb 2018 119,896 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

handbrake travel

n/s handbrake performance slightly low

n/s rear brake slight bind

power steering pipes damp

tyre pressures low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (3.5.1g)

o/s outer sill and n/s rear wheel arch corroded

wipers

Fail 24 Feb 2017 115,802 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (3.5.1g)

o/s outer sill and n/s rear wheel arch corroded

wipers

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,350 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,350 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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WO52 FBV is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WO52 FBV, 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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WO52 FBV is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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