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FE51 XEG

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,617 mi
Last recorded153,617 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 153,617 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front back plate corroded

pedal rubbers worn

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

throttle sticking open

Fail 4 Jul 2013 153,498 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front back plate corroded

pedal rubbers worn

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

throttle sticking open

Pass 19 Jul 2012 139,862 miles

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn

o/s rear arch needs attention

sump rusty

underbody needs attention

Fail 16 Jul 2012 139,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn

o/s rear arch needs attention

sump rusty

underbody needs attention

Fail 27 Jul 2011 131,495 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 Jul 2011 131,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 4 Aug 2010 124,479 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal spongy

rear number plate faded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 119,606 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 119,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,088 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 81,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,912 miles

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

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 XEG is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FE51 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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