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BU51 KAO

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,757 mi
Last recorded113,757 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KAO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,757 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 113,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,368 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 111,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 111,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2011 111,022 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 109,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 107,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 97,675 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT AS CHILD SEAT IS FITTED THROUGH

Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT AS CHILD SEAT IS FITTED THROUGH

Pass 15 Mar 2007 87,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 87,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 70,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BU51 KAO is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU51 KAO, 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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BU51 KAO is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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