2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate and common faults

581 MOT tests in 2024. 47.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.9%
Failed or needed repairs52.2%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 581 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.3%
  6. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    28 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes26.9%
  2. Lights & electrics26.2%
  3. Suspension22.5%
  4. Body & chassis19.1%
  5. Tyres11.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  8. Steering7.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.0%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.4%

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 2007 Hyundai Matrix?

In 2024, 47.9% of 2007 Hyundai Matrix cars passed their MOT first time, across 581 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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 2007 Hyundai Matrix reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).