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MOT reliability

Hyundai Matrix

19,668 vehicles · 303,563 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 19,668 Hyundai Matrix vehicles and 303,563 completed MOT tests, the Hyundai Matrix has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,424 miles.

19,668
Vehicles
303,563
MOT tests
6,596
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Hyundai Matrix problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Hyundai Matrix MOT tests:

  • Other77%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Brakes9%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Steering2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Hyundai Matrix pass rate by age

How the Hyundai Matrix's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11385%
250582%
320,30385%
423,09583%
523,85181%
624,61577%
724,90175%
825,02473%
924,81271%
1024,13870%
1122,71568%
1220,20167%
1317,26666%
1414,01366%
1511,08965%
168,58366%
176,60965%
184,84865%
193,30865%
202,00166%

Fuel types: Petrol (17,435), Diesel (2,217), LPG (14), Other (2)

Most common Hyundai Matrix MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Hyundai Matrix MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14,564 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13,732 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12,603 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10,304 times)
  5. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9,694 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8,365 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7,276 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5,543 times)
  9. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4,823 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4,821 times)
  11. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4,704 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4,531 times)
  13. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4,416 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4,333 times)
  15. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3,937 times)

Hyundai Matrix pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 13 85% 68,654
2015 1 18 61% 96,699
2012 1 2 50% 57,555
2011 5 85 69% 66,086
2010 234 3,563 75% 78,444
2009 490 7,658 76% 79,028
2008 1,052 16,181 75% 87,349
2007 1,909 30,001 73% 89,456
2006 2,578 41,823 74% 90,467
2005 3,871 60,486 73% 92,195
2004 3,690 57,373 73% 94,296
2003 2,933 44,609 72% 93,419
2002 2,385 34,690 70% 98,773
2001 517 7,060 70% 96,697

Hyundai Matrix reliability FAQ

Across 19,668 Hyundai Matrix vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Hyundai Matrix MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Hyundai Matrix in our data has covered around 92,424 miles.

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