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HJ52 NGX

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 NGX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 46,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door handle broken

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2025 42,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear seats removed

Pass 13 Feb 2024 37,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 33,347 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 28,757 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 24,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 22,506 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 21,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,341 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre worn uneven/stepped

small split in rear wiper

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,570 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 18,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,616 miles

offside front tyre worn bold inside edge advise replace

offside outer brake pad wearing thin

poor profile offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 17,616 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn bold inside edge advise replace

offside outer brake pad wearing thin

poor profile offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,741 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,710 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,438 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2005 5,971 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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HJ52 NGX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HJ52 NGX, 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 HJ52 NGX registered?

HJ52 NGX is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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