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OY52 TVT

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,139 mi
Last recorded80,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 TVT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,139 miles

Both rear sill/ wheel arches corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 80,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear sill/ wheel arches corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 77,368 miles

Corrosion starting @ rear wheel arches to sills

General corrosion to suspension

Long park brake travel

Off side front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Oil wetness to engine and gear box

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jul 2025 77,368 miles

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

Corrosion starting @ rear wheel arches to sills

General corrosion to suspension

Long park brake travel

Off side front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Oil wetness to engine and gear box

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,794 miles

Oil leak at engine and gear box.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Fail 1 Jul 2024 73,794 miles

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

Oil leak at engine and gear box.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,678 miles

Front tyres wearing @ inner edges

Oil leak @ engine and gear box

Slight play in off side steering

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 70,678 miles

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

Front tyres wearing @ inner edges

Oil leak @ engine and gear box

Slight play in off side steering

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Suspension corroded

Wind screen wipers hard

Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,530 miles

Oil leak @ engine

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in off side track rod

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,584 miles

Near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Oil leak @ engine

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,702 miles

Front brake pads low

Oil leak @ engine

Rear number plate slightly blemished

Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,623 miles

Oil leak @ engine

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,275 miles

Oil leak @ engine

Rear number plate slightly blemished

Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,275 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre on limit and wearing @ inner edge, advise replaced

Oil leak @ engine

Rear number plate slightly blemished

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,702 miles

Front side lamps dim

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,745 miles

Front brakes inbalanced

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,431 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,053 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,053 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 32,543 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge and very close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,936 miles

Both front inner tyre treads close to limits.

N/s/f wing & bumper scuffed.

Rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking.

Pass 9 May 2009 28,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,920 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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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OY52 TVT is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY52 TVT, 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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OY52 TVT is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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