2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate and common faults

289 MOT tests in 2024. 57.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time57.4%
Failed or needed repairs42.6%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 289 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  7. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.8%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.1%
  2. Suspension17.0%
  3. Body & chassis14.2%
  4. Brakes11.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2009 Hyundai Matrix?

In 2024, 57.4% of 2009 Hyundai Matrix cars passed their MOT first time, across 289 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 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 2009 Hyundai Matrix reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).