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GU52 ULW

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 ULW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 123,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 123,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 121,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 118,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 118,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wall slight deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2017 114,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wall slight deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,683 miles

Nearside Front steering tie rod have excessive play

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 108,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front steering tie rod have excessive play

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 89,263 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight damage to nearside.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,263 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight damage to nearside.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,883 miles

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

air bag light on

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag light on

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,293 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel trim missing

Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,293 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,307 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,572 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking round sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking round sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,913 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)

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 ULW 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 65.2%.

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 ULW, 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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GU52 ULW is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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