2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate and common faults

365 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 365 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  7. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.1%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes26.8%
  2. Suspension26.3%
  3. Lights & electrics20.5%
  4. Body & chassis17.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  6. Tyres9.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.1%

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 2004 Hyundai Matrix?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2004 Hyundai Matrix cars passed their MOT first time, across 365 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Hyundai Matrix?

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

Is the 2004 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).