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GN51 BVJ

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,213 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,972 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 41,972 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2007 36,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,660 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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GN51 BVJ is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN51 BVJ, 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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GN51 BVJ is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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