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AF02 HWE

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,764 mi
Last recorded171,764 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HWE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 171,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Osr small window glass cracked

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 158,346 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 151,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 143,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 143,266 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 135,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm, rear bush deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2016 135,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm, rear bush deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 123,487 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 110,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 110,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 99,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,111 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,716 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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AF02 HWE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF02 HWE, 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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AF02 HWE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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