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AV02 HZC

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,736 mi
Last recorded73,736 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HZC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 73,736 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer c.v gaiter broken and leak grease. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear should replace. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front brake pad inner face worn very thin.

bothside front brake discs inner face inner face badly corroded , offside front brake discs inner face badly worn ,marginal pass, should replace a.s.a.p.

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn cracking, and small amount of play.

bothside rear brake pipes badly corroded in place ,marginal pass, should replace a.s.a.p.

front brake imbalance 19 per cent / nearside front brake efficiency poor, should investigate.

Pass 17 May 2018 70,027 miles

Front number plate should be replaced, marginal pass.

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter perishing.

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

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

bothside front brake discs inner and outer face in very poor condition, marginal pass, should replace.

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

bothside rear brake pipes badly corroded in places, marginal pass, should replace.

Pass 16 May 2017 65,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cylinder to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 61,727 miles

Front and rear number plate,s dilaminating,should replace.

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter perishing.

bothside front tyre,s inner shoulder,s badly worn,should replace.

bothside rear brake pipe,s corroded.

Fail 5 May 2016 61,667 miles

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

Front and rear number plate,s dilaminating,should replace.

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter perishing.

bothside front tyre,s inner shoulder,s badly worn,should replace.

bothside rear brake pipe,s corroded.

Pass 14 May 2015 56,190 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 56,190 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 51,602 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 51,602 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking and wearing slight lumpy

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,222 miles

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

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

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

slight cut near side rear tyre on wall

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,954 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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AV02 HZC is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AV02 HZC, 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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AV02 HZC is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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