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OY52 XZJ

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,511 mi
Last recorded68,511 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 66,625 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 65,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,063 miles

Headlight aims are cloudy both sides

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,888 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,015 miles

Front headlamps faded

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,718 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,665 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,679 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,912 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,735 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 37,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,628 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front no plate peeling

Fail 30 Nov 2007 33,551 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

front no plate peeling

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,340 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,403 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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OY52 XZJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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