CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX51 EEH

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,593 mi
Last recorded129,593 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 EEH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 129,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 119,332 miles

engine smoking

o/s/r drop link has slight play

power steering pipe is damp but not to excess

Fail 18 Dec 2013 119,332 miles

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

engine smoking

o/s/f track rod end has play near limit

o/s/r drop link has slight play

power steering pipe is damp but not to excess

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,276 miles

nsr tyre very on limit edge

tested wet, front discs poor, exhaust flexy deteriating, rear anti roll bar bushes have play, osf brake binds to limit, both outer cv boots deteriating, both rear most bushes cracking, osf tyre low on edge, nsf tyre on limit vedge,

Fail 19 Dec 2012 109,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nsr tyre very on limit edge

tested wet, front discs poor, exhaust flexy deteriating, rear anti roll bar bushes have play, osf brake binds to limit, both outer cv boots deteriating, both rear most bushes cracking, osf tyre low on edge, nsf tyre on limit vedge,

Pass 15 Dec 2011 97,313 miles

both front lower arm bushes cracking but no play

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/r drop link has slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2011 85,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,801 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,116 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,256 miles

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 448,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,314 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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX51 EEH is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX51 EEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX51 EEH?

You can check the full history of RX51 EEH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX51 EEH registered?

RX51 EEH is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is RX51 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 EEH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 EEH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX51 EEH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.