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LF51 VBV

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VBV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,242 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaustb corroded by rear joint

Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,710 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 75,710 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,763 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front c.v gaiters perishing.

offside number plate light dim.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,012 miles

both front c.v gaiters perishing.

offside number plate light dim.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 50,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,168 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,621 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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LF51 VBV is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF51 VBV, 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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What year was LF51 VBV registered?

LF51 VBV is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is LF51 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 VBV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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