Hyundai MATRIX - 2003
393.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai MATRIX, model year 2003.
Sample size: 170 cars, 366 tests and 1,441 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 170 cars
The 2003 Hyundai Matrix has an overall defect rate of 394 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly higher than the average for its year at 378 per 100 vehicles, representing a 4% increase. Notably, it performs better than average in equipment-related issues, with only 7% of vehicles failing in this category compared to the average of 13%. However, it significantly underperforms in steering defects, with 40% of vehicles having issues, far exceeding the average of 25%. In terms of mileage-related trends, defect rates increase with higher mileage, particularly over 124,000 miles, where the Matrix shows a notable rise in issues.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 170 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 16.2% worse
196.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 60.3% worse
40.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 4.7% better
28.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 15.0% better
87.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 5.2% better
286.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▼ 9.8% worse
71.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 47.8% better
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 31.7% worse
69.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 182
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 105
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 97
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 50
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 12