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FE51 VJN

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VJN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,841 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 143,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 139,217 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 139,217 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Statutory seat belt missing unable to check all rear belts dsue to being loaded (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,521 miles

eml on/rear rollbar links

Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,756 miles

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

front subframe and arms corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 120,756 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front subframe and arms corroded

o/s/f brake sticking

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge, also cracking around sidewall

Fail 2 Oct 2014 120,623 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

body trim damaged

exhaust rusty

front pads wearing low

knock on suspension

seat belt cover missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,523 miles

front discs pitted

general corrosion

side lights dull

surface rust on some brake pipes

tail gate lock sticking

travel in foot brake

Fail 3 Jun 2013 113,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs pitted

general corrosion

side lights dull

surface rust on some brake pipes

tail gate lock sticking

travel in foot brake

Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,392 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

front discs pitted

slight bind in rear brake

surface rust on front brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2011 104,355 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

front discs pitted

slight bind in rear brake

surface rust on front brake pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads rusty

headlight covers dirty

Fail 29 Nov 2010 97,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads rusty

headlight covers dirty

Pass 13 Nov 2009 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both side repeaters faiding

front discs pitted

Fail 13 Nov 2009 91,463 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side repeaters faiding

front discs pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,845 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 79,845 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,161 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight leak of grease from both front drive shaft outer cv gaiters

Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight leak of grease from both front drive shaft outer cv gaiters

Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,086 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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FE51 VJN is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,736 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 FE51 VJN, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE51 VJN is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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