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RO52 PXS

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 PXS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,220 miles

Both Front Tyres Feathering Inner Edges

Both Rear Number Plate Lights Dim But Operational

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipe Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged O/S/F Brake Pipe Rubbing On Front Suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions Test Struggled To Bring CO2 Into Limit Zone

Gearbox Oil Leak Present

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F Headlamp Slightly Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Number Plates Minor Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F Shocker Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R Shocker Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Bottom Arm Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 63,140 miles

Brake performance not tested RBT Not Entered Due To Subframe Condition (1.2.1 (g))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Subframe Corroded Through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both Front Tyres Feathering Inner Edges

Both Rear Number Plate Lights Dim But Operational

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipe Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged O/S/F Brake Pipe Rubbing On Front Suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions Test Struggled To Bring CO2 Into Limit Zone

Gearbox Oil Leak Present

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F Headlamp Slightly Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Number Plates Minor Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F Shocker Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R Shocker Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bottom Arm Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,521 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear pipe before Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres cracking between treads, NSR tyre 3mm lowest point

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear pipe before Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Passenger wiper small split

Rear tyres cracking between treads, NSR tyre 3mm lowest point

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,008 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 55,008 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,472 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 50,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2010 48,987 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,705 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 47,705 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,194 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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RO52 PXS is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO52 PXS, 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 RO52 PXS registered?

RO52 PXS is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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