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GK51 GJX

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,336 mi
Last recorded56,336 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 GJX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,336 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 56,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play nearside steering system

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 47,159 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,437 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,045 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 34,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,337 miles

advise accident damaged repaired

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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GK51 GJX is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK51 GJX, 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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GK51 GJX is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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