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DG52 GME

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,203 mi
Last recorded64,203 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 GME
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,498 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,865 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,676 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 49,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system dangerous (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 48,393 miles

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

Rear wiper blade perished

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both [corroded on inside edge] (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,412 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet very stiff to open [suspect hinges]

low air pressure on nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,152 miles

all rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

both front cv boots weeping

front discs worn and corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front cv boots slight leak of grease

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,820 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,264 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,201 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 27,201 miles

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

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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DG52 GME is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG52 GME, 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 DG52 GME registered?

DG52 GME is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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