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EX51 VLC

2001 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,652 mi
Last recorded90,652 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Matrix65,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VLC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,619 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,399 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 70,282 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,340 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,340 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 55,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,569 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 48,567 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,281 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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EX51 VLC is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix in Red 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 EX51 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX51 VLC?

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What year was EX51 VLC registered?

EX51 VLC is a 2001 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is EX51 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 VLC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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