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SF51 LXK

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,058 mi
Last recorded77,058 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 LXK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,055 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded through wing to flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,784 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 74,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle x2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,440 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,681 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,652 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,857 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,742 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,742 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,268 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,969 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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SF51 LXK is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SF51 LXK, 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 SF51 LXK registered?

SF51 LXK is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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