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BV51 MBX

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,931 mi
Last recorded101,931 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 MBX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/r arch has slight rust but not affecting its strangth.

surface rust underneth vehicle but not affecting strangth of componatns.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

o/s/r arch has slight rust but not affecting its strangth.

surface rust underneth vehicle but not affecting strangth of componatns.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f rack end slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light illuminated

Fail 29 Sep 2010 76,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light illuminated

Fail 27 Sep 2010 76,159 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

air bag light on

n.s c.v boot poor condition

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,698 miles

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

Oil leak

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

no bsau number and has blues sign on edge

Fail 16 Oct 2009 67,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

no bsau number and has blues sign on edge

Pass 11 Oct 2008 60,624 miles

3 nails in n/s/r tyre+worn down to wear bars

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,466 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 51,466 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from p.a.s hose to rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BV51 MBX is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc 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 BV51 MBX, 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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BV51 MBX is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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