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VX51 DWO

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,347 mi
Last recorded95,347 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 DWO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 95,347 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Uneven tyre wear @ nearside front

Fail 19 Dec 2016 84,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Uneven tyre wear @ nearside front

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,279 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,407 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 75,376 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 69,229 miles

Air Bag light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 69,223 miles

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

Air Bag light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,089 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 67,069 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag warning light on.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,969 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 58,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,193 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 52,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 16 Dec 2008 42,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,254 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,176 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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VX51 DWO 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 65%.

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 VX51 DWO, 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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VX51 DWO is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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