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DE51 HCV

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HCV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,842 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake efficiency only just met requirements, may need adjustment or repair.

n/s & o/s inner sills slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,773 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2015 92,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 88,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,437 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,846 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 66,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,379 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2010 60,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,021 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,632 miles

Both rear tyres starting to cracking in the tread

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,632 miles

Both rear tyres starting to cracking in the tread

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,162 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 HCV is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HCV, 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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What year was DE51 HCV registered?

DE51 HCV is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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