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FE51 ZGS

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,060 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 86,043 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,403 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 79,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,027 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 75,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes juddering slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,505 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,528 miles

N/S/F, both rear and O/S front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,528 miles

N/S/F, both rear and O/S front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,540 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 ZGS is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZGS, 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 ZGS is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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