2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 56.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.7%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.7%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes20.1%
  2. Suspension19.5%
  3. Body & chassis16.5%
  4. Lights & electrics15.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Tyres7.3%
  7. Steering6.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.0%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.7%

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 2010 Hyundai Matrix?

In 2024, 56.7% of 2010 Hyundai Matrix cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Hyundai Matrix?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 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).