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MU51 OBH

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,022 mi
Last recorded79,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 OBH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,022 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 79,022 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 77,125 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 77,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,238 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,011 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,308 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,496 miles

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

both front discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,496 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,557 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,292 miles

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

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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MU51 OBH is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 MU51 OBH, 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 MU51 OBH registered?

MU51 OBH is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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