2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate and common faults

684 MOT tests in 2024. 53.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.5%
Failed or needed repairs46.5%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 684 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    53 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    26 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Suspension23.7%
  3. Brakes17.4%
  4. Body & chassis14.0%
  5. Tyres11.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags8.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.1%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.5%

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 2006 Hyundai Matrix?

In 2024, 53.5% of 2006 Hyundai Matrix cars passed their MOT first time, across 684 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Hyundai Matrix?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Hyundai Matrix reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).