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AO52 GJY

2002 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,818 mi
Last recorded79,818 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Matrix62,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GJY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 79,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 79,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,027 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 78,026 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 77,453 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 77,451 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advance corrosion in front and rear suspension components

advance corrosion in offside inner to outer sill

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,991 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 76,987 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring dish (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,405 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 48,405 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,615 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,204 miles

advised brake pipe started to corroded at rear

advised chip in screen

advised exhaust is corroded at rear flange

advised nsf osf suspension leg corroded

advised slight corrosion nsf brake pipe

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,888 miles

advised both nsr and osr brake pipes slight corrosion

advised brake pipe nsf slight corrosion

advised exhaust flange corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,853 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 29,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,201 miles

advised osf brake pipe corroded

advised rear brake pipes started corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,187 miles

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

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 GJY is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY is a 2002 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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