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BD52 GZU

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

84,403 mi
Last recorded84,403 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GZU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 84,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Lower coil spring mounting area corroded through. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tow bar is bent.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,365 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 81,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven N/s works slower than o/s. (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light is on.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,469 miles

Corrosion underneath.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

O/s front brake is binding slightly.

Rear exhaust joint is leaking.

There is a pinhole in the n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 7 Mar 2017 72,469 miles

Corrosion underneath.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

O/s front brake is binding slightly.

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

Rear exhaust joint is leaking.

There is a pinhole in the n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,818 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Damage on n/s sill panel.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Metal brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,990 miles

Corrosion in various places.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 73,990 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,334 miles

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

Oil on engine.

Rear subframe is corroding.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,356 miles

Metal brake pipes going to and from both rear hoses are corroding.

Secondary bonnet catch is seized.

Slight play in both track rod ends.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 65,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Metal brake pipes going to and from rear brake hoses are corroding.

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

Slight play in both track rod ends.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,939 miles

Metal brake pipes going to and from rear brake hoses are corroding.

Slight play in both track rod ends.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,628 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Slight play both track rod ends.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 61,628 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play both track rod ends.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 61,613 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,354 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,080 miles

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Fail 21 Jan 2009 47,080 miles

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

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

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,254 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks to the sidewall.

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 37,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both rear tyres have cracks to the sidewall.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,586 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 22,355 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,355 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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BD52 GZU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 BD52 GZU, 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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BD52 GZU is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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