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CX52 XCE

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,425 mi
Last recorded162,425 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 XCE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 162,425 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 162,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,328 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 146,327 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,533 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 132,533 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,820 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 129,820 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill an inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,246 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 129,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,392 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 128,390 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 108,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,777 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,255 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 433,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 433,353 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 35,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,182 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 25,182 miles

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

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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CX52 XCE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CX52 XCE, 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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CX52 XCE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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