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AO52 GEK

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,090 mi
Last recorded88,090 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GEK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,090 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroding

rear wiper damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,073 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

cracks in offside front tyre

offside drive shaft noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling suspension leg (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both cv boots perished

both rear tyres low

both sides front antiroll bar bushes have play

front brake discs corroded

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded

osf top shock mount split

rear numberplate delaminated

slight blow on front exhaust

Fail 9 Oct 2014 80,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both cv boots perished

both rear tyres low

both sides front antiroll bar bushes have play

both sides front wishbone bushes split

front brake discs corroded

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded

osf top shock mount split

rear numberplate delaminated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,341 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres low inside edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

0/s wiper rubber split

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres low inside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,529 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner raised edges, no cords visible.

Brake pipes coated in waxoil.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,682 miles

Brake pipes waxoiled

Drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,737 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,130 miles

all metal brake pipes have been under sealed

both indicater side repeaters bulbs fading

off side rear tyre worn on inner raised edge of tyre, no chords visible

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,856 miles

Brake pipes recently oiled.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,513 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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AO52 GEK is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO52 GEK, 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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AO52 GEK is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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