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ST52 LFS

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LFS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 119,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central exhaust pipe corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front engine subframe has been welded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle has been welded and soft

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,542 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 112,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 108,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 108,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,386 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is low on the inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 105,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre tread is low on the inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,083 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,970 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,379 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 74,379 miles

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

FRONT SCREEN WIPER DAMAGE

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,702 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 62,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear break pipes showing corrosion advise clean and grease to extend life

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,395 miles

slight scoring at top of windscreen

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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ST52 LFS is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST52 LFS, 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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ST52 LFS is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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