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Hyundai Matrix gs vs Hyundai Tucson: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Hyundai Matrix gs
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
83%
MOT pass rate · 132,578 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai Matrix gs (67%) and Hyundai Tucson (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Hyundai Matrix gs Hyundai Tucson
MOT pass rate 67% 83% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 17% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 1.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 98,248 mi 68,151 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 132,578

Most common faults

Hyundai Matrix gs

  1. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  3. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  4. Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  5. Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hyundai Tucson

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Hyundai Matrix gs (67%) and Hyundai Tucson (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Hyundai Matrix gs report Full Hyundai Tucson report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.