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RA52 ZCJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,608 mi
Last recorded77,608 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure mounting broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure mounting broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 69,501 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 69,501 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 69,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,230 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,585 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 54,981 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning light on

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,231 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 51,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,108 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 42,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,699 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 ZCJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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