HYUNDAI MATRIX MOT Pass Rate
59.0% of 1,090 HYUNDAI MATRIX MOT tests pass.
The MATRIX passes 59.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all HYUNDAI models (78.7%).
The HYUNDAI MATRIX passes 59.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 54.5% at 10–15 years compared with 59.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 54.5% | 44 | 80,682 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.1% | 1,045 | 82,668 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI MATRIX
The most common reason the HYUNDAI MATRIX fails its MOT is suspension — present in 50.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50.1% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 45.8% | excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.4% | projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Body, chassis, structure | 33.6% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 18.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 17.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 13.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 8.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 77.7% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 77.4% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 84.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 70.7% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 70.9% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.3% pass rate