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DE51 FBJ

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,966 mi
Last recorded115,966 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 FBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 115,966 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,147 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,198 miles

Airbag light on.

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

EML on.

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

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode slightly.

Off side rear anti roll bar bush has slight play.

Off side rear tyre split but showing no cords.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 99,151 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Airbag light on.

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

EML on.

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

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode slightly.

Off side rear anti roll bar bush has slight play.

Off side rear tyre split but showing no cords.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 93,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs have slight scoring

o/s sill corroded but not holed

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,193 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,112 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,813 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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DE51 FBJ is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE51 FBJ, 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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DE51 FBJ is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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