2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate and common faults

593 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 593 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.8%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  6. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.9%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension26.5%
  2. Brakes26.0%
  3. Lights & electrics22.1%
  4. Body & chassis17.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  6. Tyres10.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.3%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Hyundai Matrix?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2005 Hyundai Matrix cars passed their MOT first time, across 593 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Hyundai Matrix?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Hyundai Matrix reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).