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RA52 ZBV

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,776 mi
Last recorded68,776 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 68,776 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% nsf lowest effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth, twin depth treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth, twin depth treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 66,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,166 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 65,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible hose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 62,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lowest effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,085 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 61,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,949 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 58,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,079 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,129 miles

2 x front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake application becoming uneven at 28%

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,561 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,705 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 40,705 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake application becoming uneven, offside rear requires some attention

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,816 miles

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

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

Rear brake application becoming uneven, offside rear requires some attention

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,784 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 32,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,353 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 ZBV is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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