At a Glance
The Hyundai Matrix has 30 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Mk1 (2001-2010) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 224K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Hyundai Matrix common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Hyundai Matrix generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Hyundai Matrix MOT Failures
Every reason Hyundai Matrix vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 15.76% |
| 2 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 11.34% |
| 3 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.67% |
| 4 | Windscreen washer not working | 5.22% |
| 5 | Track rod end worn | 4.89% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.25% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.87% |
| 8 | Tyre condition | 3.67% |
| 9 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 3.40% |
| 10 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.29% |
| 11 | Exhaust system fault | 3.12% |
| 12 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 2.77% |
| 13 | Front lamp not working | 2.54% |
| 14 | Driveshaft fault | 2.45% |
| 15 | Position lamp not working | 1.73% |
| 16 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.67% |
| 17 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.66% |
| 18 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.63% |
| 19 | Stop lamp not working | 1.57% |
| 20 | Headlamp fault | 1.52% |
| 21 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.49% |
| 22 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.27% |
| 23 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.19% |
| 24 | Fog lamp not working | 0.83% |
| 25 | Airbag warning light on | 0.77% |
| 26 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.77% |
| 27 | ABS fault | 0.70% |
| 28 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.68% |
| 29 | Parking brake condition | 0.65% |
| 30 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.60% |
| 31 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.54% |
| 32 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.46% |
| 33 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.36% |
| 34 | Chassis condition | 0.35% |
| 35 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.34% |
| 36 | Front suspension fault | 0.32% |
| 37 | Indicator fault | 0.32% |
| 38 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.30% |
| 39 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.30% |
| 40 | Rear suspension fault | 0.30% |
| 41 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.29% |
| 42 | Rear lamp not working | 0.29% |
| 43 | Steering rack fault | 0.28% |
| 44 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.25% |
| 45 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.24% |
| 46 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.23% |
| 47 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.21% |
| 48 | Seat belt condition | 0.21% |
| 49 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.20% |
| 50 | Horn not working | 0.20% |
| 51 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.20% |
| 52 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.16% |
| 53 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.15% |
| 54 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.14% |
| 55 | Brake pedal fault | 0.13% |
| 56 | Brake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 57 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.10% |
| 58 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.09% |
| 59 | Engine oil leak | 0.08% |
| 60 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.08% |
| 61 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.07% |
| 62 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.07% |
| 63 | Driver airbag fault | 0.07% |
| 64 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.07% |
| 65 | Brake caliper fault | 0.07% |
| 66 | Brake fluid leak | 0.06% |
| 67 | Electrical switch fault | 0.06% |
| 68 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.06% |
| 69 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 70 | Steering lock fault | 0.05% |
| 71 | Propshaft fault | 0.05% |
| 72 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.05% |
| 73 | Steering arm worn | 0.05% |
| 74 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 75 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 76 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | Steering free play excessive | 0.04% |
| 78 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 79 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 81 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 82 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 84 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 86 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 87 | Power steering pump fault | 0.03% |
| 88 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.03% |
| 89 | Steering operation fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Drag link end worn | 0.03% |
| 91 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 93 | Brake servo fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 96 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Passenger airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 99 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 100 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 103 | Towbar fault | 0.01% |
| 104 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 106 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.01% |
| 107 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 108 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.01% |
| 109 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 110 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 111 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 112 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 114 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 117 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 118 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 119 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 126 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 128 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 131 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 133 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 134 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 135 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 139 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 141 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 142 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 144 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 145 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 151 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 156 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 157 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 158 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 161 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 163 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 165 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 168 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 169 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 170 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 171 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Hyundai Matrix MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Hyundai Matrix, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Hyundai Matrix problems?
Based on analysis of 224K Hyundai Matrix MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 30 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Wiper blades deteriorated". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Hyundai Matrix generation has the most problems?
The Hyundai Matrix Mk1 (2001-2010) (2001–2010) has the highest number of identified common problems (41). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Hyundai Matrix?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Hyundai Matrix owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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