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SF51 ZXC

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 ZXC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 75,503 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,113 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,113 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,176 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2012 64,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,994 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,249 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,675 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 48,674 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,264 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,785 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 ZXC is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

SF51 ZXC is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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