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SP51 JKE

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,506 mi
Last recorded84,506 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 JKE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,506 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 84,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front subframe (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel tank corroded above seam

Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,769 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 79,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill along length (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,965 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 71,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking(195/55r15)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs very corroded

front pads worn low

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,287 miles

both front abs rotors corroded

engine sump pan very corroded and starting to leak

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

fuel filler pipe clips corroded

fuel tank corroded

gearbox damp

tyre size 195/55r15

Fail 22 Oct 2013 67,287 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre size 195/55r15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front abs rotors corroded

engine sump pan very corroded and starting to leak

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

fuel filler pipe clips corroded

fuel tank corroded

gearbox damp

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,936 miles

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

battery sligfhtly insecure

front pads 50% worn

fuel tank corroded

tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 19 Oct 2012 62,933 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly 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)

battery sligfhtly insecure

front pads 50% worn

fuel tank corroded

tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,638 miles

exhaust corroded

fronbt to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres on 3.5mm

fuel tank corroded

offside front side light slightly dull

slight dampness on gear box

tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,637 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust corroded

fronbt to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres on 3.5mm

fuel tank corroded

offside front side light slightly dull

slight dampness on gear box

tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,474 miles

both front-rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

power steering belt slightly loose

Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,409 miles

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

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

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

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

both front-rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

power steering belt slightly loose

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,051 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

slight dampness on gearbox

sump corroded

tyre size 195/55/r15

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,854 miles

abs rotors corroded

front pads and discs getting low

handbrake almost at end of travel

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight dampness on gear box

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,205 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroding

front pads 50% worn approx

front to rear brake pipes sealed

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,935 miles

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

all rear brake pipes starting to corrod

both front repeaters starting to show white light

front brake pipes starting to corrod

nearside wiper torn

one jet in offside washer not hitting screen, adjusted

Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,094 miles

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

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

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

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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SP51 JKE is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP51 JKE, 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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SP51 JKE is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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