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WU51 WFC

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,901 mi
Last recorded109,901 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 WFC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 109,901 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and inside of vehicle dirty

Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,959 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside & offside outers (2.5.C.1a)

Oil filler cap missing (foam used instead)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle underside muddy/dirty in places. Limited visibility

Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside & offside outers (2.5.C.1a)

Low engine oil

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle underside muddy/dirty in places. Limited visibility

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,053 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to short or fall from its position.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet pipes, rear of front to O/S/Rear pipe & N/S & O/S Rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S, both also worn on inner edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Slight play in steering rack end & track rod end. (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak Oil filter area. ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S boots perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 64,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt excessively loose & deteriorated. (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S & O/S (8.2.3)

A/C drive belt heavily perished.

Auxiliary belts noisy

Battery insecure but not likely to short or fall from its position.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet pipes, rear of front to O/S/Rear pipe & N/S & O/S Rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S, both also worn on inner edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Slight play in steering rack end & track rod end. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wiper blade deteriorated.

Oil leak Oil filter area. ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S boots perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 54,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smeary

Fail 1 Aug 2015 54,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,634 miles

both outer CV gaitors seeping grease

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both outer CV gaitors seeping grease

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,387 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 30,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,287 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,868 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,630 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 10,723 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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WU51 WFC is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU51 WFC, 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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WU51 WFC is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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