Hyundai Matrix MOT Results

Registered in 2004
50.3% pass rate
from 764 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Matrix is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.1% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.39% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Sub-frames (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Sub-frame (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Macpherson strut (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.52% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
      • 0.26% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.79% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.13% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.92% fail on Doors
      • 0.92% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.26% fail on Panel
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component
      • 0.13% fail on Body condition
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.26% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.26% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.52% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.39% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.4% fail on Steering
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering
      • 0.39% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.13% fail on Speedometer

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