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VX51 ZSO

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,070 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front o/s tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,186 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

power steering pipe wet

Fail 11 Jul 2014 93,186 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

power steering pipe wet

Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,986 miles

front sub-frame starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2013 84,986 miles

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

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

front brake balance poor

front sub-frame starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,987 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 73,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn close to limit

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush

wing repeaters slightly white

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,975 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,975 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,507 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,387 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,061 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,917 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2007 36,828 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,723 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 ZSO is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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