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HX51 LYA

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,027 mi
Last recorded115,027 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 LYA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer cv boots are perrished

rear wiper arm misssing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,405 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 108,389 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,574 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 101,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,641 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 95,640 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,068 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 85,846 miles

Brake pads linings low and discs lipped and grooved.

Engine oil level low although above minimum and change including filter recommended.

Nearside and offside outer C/V boots cracking.

Offside wiper blade loose in it's mounting.

Tyre pressures low and tracking check advised.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 85,846 miles

Brake pads linings low and discs lipped and grooved.

Engine oil level low although above minimum and change including filter recommended.

Nearside and offside outer C/V boots cracking.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade loose in it's mounting.

Tyre pressures low and tracking check advised.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,451 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 9 Jun 2008 77,451 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2007 67,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 67,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2006 60,781 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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HX51 LYA is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HX51 LYA, 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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HX51 LYA is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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