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GK52 LNF

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,349 mi
Last recorded125,349 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 LNF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 125,349 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 122,650 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 122,650 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,440 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drumstick has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 117,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 117,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 114,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 109,022 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 105,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,653 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 100,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,425 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 93,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,352 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,352 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

water leak

o/s/f tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,915 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 78,915 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,966 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,668 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,113 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 33,113 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,766 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 17,766 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)

n/s/r tyre tread down to 3mm o/s/r between 3 and 4mm tread depth

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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GK52 LNF is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 GK52 LNF, 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 GK52 LNF registered?

GK52 LNF is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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