Hyundai Matrix
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 7,013 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
7,013
Best Year
2004 (75%)
Years Covered
9
About the Hyundai Matrix
The Hyundai Matrix has been tested 7,013 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2002 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2004 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 991 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 64%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The HYUNDAI MATRIX has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai Matrix by Year
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