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RA51 VWJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

232,498 mi
Last recorded232,498 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 232,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osr nsr all corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion around the rear suspension mounting points & all over rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 223,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer corroded and has minor leak (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush on bottom arm perished badly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush on bottom arm perished badly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes and pipes running to center (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 212,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 212,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 192,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 172,804 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 172,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 153,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 144,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 131,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 104,109 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,402 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside wiper blade split but not smearing screen

Fail 10 Jan 2007 64,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,187 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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RA51 VWJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA51 VWJ, 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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RA51 VWJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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