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GU52 ULP

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,479 mi
Last recorded80,479 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 ULP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,479 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Whole underbody corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 78,736 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,170 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 77,170 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 2 Sep 2022 76,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 75,602 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 74,764 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,722 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,358 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre is perished and cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,740 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,708 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tracking

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,212 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,399 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 41,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 36,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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GU52 ULP is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU52 ULP, 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 GU52 ULP registered?

GU52 ULP is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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