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RA52 ZBE

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,556 mi
Last recorded94,556 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 ZBE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 94,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 29 Apr 2011 94,554 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,309 miles

o/s wiper split

Fail 6 Feb 2009 81,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Catalyst and exhaust silencer baffles rattle

Handbrake lever travel high

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

Nearside front tyre pressure low and worn on inner shoulder close to limit 195/55 HR 15

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

Offside front wiper blade split slightly on ends

Pass 16 Feb 2008 71,008 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 70,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 61,018 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,987 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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RA52 ZBE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA52 ZBE, 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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What year was RA52 ZBE registered?

RA52 ZBE is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is RA52 ZBE safe to buy?

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