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RX51 AEO

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,840 mi
Last recorded103,840 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 AEO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2013 103,840 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2012 100,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 100,591 miles

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2012 100,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,936 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 97,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,099 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 92,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,701 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 86,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,396 miles

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

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

both number plates do not display bs mark poss fail next mot

Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,049 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 75,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,463 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 69,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RX51 AEO is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RX51 AEO, 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 RX51 AEO registered?

RX51 AEO is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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