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PY52 KZM

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,397 mi
Last recorded48,397 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 KZM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear luggage preventing rear seat belt check

Fail 6 Mar 2019 31,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear luggage preventing rear seat belt check

Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,953 miles

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

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

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

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,479 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 19,465 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 18,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 18,180 miles

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

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

very slight play in n/s inner steering arm

Fail 3 Jan 2013 18,175 miles

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

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

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

very slight play in n/s inner steering arm

Pass 3 Jan 2012 17,130 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 17,130 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,156 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 14,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,789 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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PY52 KZM is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY52 KZM, 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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PY52 KZM is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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