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FE51 VLA

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,464 mi
Last recorded84,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,464 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 84,401 miles

Front Braking system leaking abs pump (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 78,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,091 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,737 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaitors worn

exhaust system corroded,front flexible joint worn

front suspension arms heavily corroded ,not yet excessive

offside front inner alloy rim slightly damaged

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airconditioning belt heavily perished

battery insecure

both front outer constant velocity gaitors worn

exhaust system corroded,front flexible joint worn

front suspension arms heavily corroded ,not yet excessive

nearside rear tyre on 2.5 mm

offside front inner alloy rim slightly damaged

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,172 miles

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

air bag light on time of test

both front wipers split

child seat fitted to rear seat

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrsion to under body

damage to paint work

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre slight out of shape

small dent to o/s/f inner edge of wheel

wet on time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,172 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

air bag light on time of test

both front wipers split

child seat fitted to rear seat

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrsion to under body

damage to paint work

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre slight out of shape

small dent to o/s/f inner edge of wheel

wet on time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,528 miles

a/con belt heavily perished

child seats fitted to both rear seats

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

corrosion to both front lower suspension arms , not yet excessive

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes and exhaust system

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls, not yet excessive

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Nov 2008 44,528 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

a/con belt heavily perished

child seats fitted to both rear seats

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

corrosion to both front lower suspension arms , not yet excessive

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes and exhaust system

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls, not yet excessive

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,106 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 42,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,080 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 VLA is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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