Hyundai Matrix

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 7,013 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

68%

Total Tests

7,013

Highest Pass Rate

2004 (75%)

Years Covered

About the Hyundai Matrix

The Hyundai Matrix was MOT tested 7,013 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2002 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 991 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 64%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Hyundai Matrix has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 77,002 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 81,091 miles.

Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Matrix is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1599cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,228

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2010 details

How reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

vs average of all models-14% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average-15% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread11 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Hyundai Matrix by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2010	70%	290	81,091 mi
2009	72%	593	80,570 mi
2008	68%	860	79,049 mi
2007	66%	1,123	83,907 mi
2006	69%	1,407	82,630 mi
2005	65%	1,253	83,632 mi
2004	75%	991	84,127 mi
2003	67%	332	81,262 mi
2002	64%	164	77,002 mi

Questions about the Hyundai Matrix

Is the Hyundai Matrix reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (2002 to 2010), the Hyundai Matrix averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 7,013 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2004 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.

Which year Hyundai Matrix has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 Hyundai Matrix has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 64%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.