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WU52 XLR

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,411 mi
Last recorded49,411 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 XLR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 49,411 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounts both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,112 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

under body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jun 2020 49,110 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

under body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,872 miles

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

Exhaust system and suspension components heavily corroded

Play in offside of steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2019 47,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system and suspension components heavily corroded

Play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,979 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inside & outside edges

corrosion exhaust

corrosion front cross member

corrosion front suspension arms

corrosion rear brake back plates

corrosion rear suspension

Fail 7 Jun 2018 46,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn bald on inside & outside edges

corrosion exhaust

corrosion front cross member

corrosion front suspension arms

corrosion rear brake back plates

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,634 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion front rear suspension areas

Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,632 miles

Front front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion front rear suspension areas

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,750 miles

Power steering tank overfull

Pass 30 May 2014 34,820 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 34,820 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,680 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,938 miles

rear tyres getting low.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,580 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

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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WU52 XLR is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU52 XLR, 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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WU52 XLR is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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