2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate and common faults

437 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 437 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.2%
  2. Brakes24.5%
  3. Suspension20.1%
  4. Body & chassis15.6%
  5. Tyres11.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags7.3%
  8. Steering7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced7.1%

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 2008 Hyundai Matrix?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2008 Hyundai Matrix cars passed their MOT first time, across 437 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Hyundai Matrix?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Hyundai Matrix reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).