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VX51 XXK

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,101 mi
Last recorded101,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XXK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 101,101 miles

general corrosion under side of body rear inner sill/floors

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 101,101 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under side of body rear inner sill/floors

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,778 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under side of body

Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under side of body

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,220 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,732 miles

Nearside or rack has play

Fail 12 Jan 2017 60,732 miles

Nearside or rack has play

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holes in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn , tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from pump to rack slight weep from hose/joint area (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 48,294 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner clip loose grease leaking (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe excess corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm outer ball joint dust cover not attached (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holes in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn , tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from pump to rack slight weep from hose/joint area (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,067 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 47,067 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,236 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,722 miles

osr and nsr brake pipes slight corrsion

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,149 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 41,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,048 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,909 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2008 28,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 25,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 28 Dec 2005 21,081 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 XXK is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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