Hyundai Matrix MOT Results

Registered in 2005
53.3% pass rate
from 1,167 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Matrix is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
    • 6.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.086% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.086% fail on Cable
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.086% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.086% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.086% fail on Leaks
    • 0.086% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.086% fail on Lever
    • 0.086% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.086% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.086% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.086% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Sub-frames (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Sub-frame (19 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.086% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.77% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.43% fail on Joints
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame condition (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Chassis
      • 0.34% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.086% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
      • 0.086% fail on Body condition
      • 0.086% fail on Other body component
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.086% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.086% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.086% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.086% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.086% fail on Horn
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.086% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 7.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.94% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.86% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.086% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.086% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.086% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.086% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
      • 0.086% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.086% fail on Other components
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.086% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.086% fail on Attachment

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