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EX52 YKL

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,979 mi
Last recorded46,979 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 YKL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 46,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,115 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,752 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 43,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,051 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,397 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,077 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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EX52 YKL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EX52 YKL, 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 EX52 YKL registered?

EX52 YKL is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is EX52 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 YKL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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