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Hyundai MATRIX - 2004

352.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai MATRIX, model year 2004. Sample size: 381 cars, 913 tests and 3,220 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 381 cars

The 2004 Hyundai Matrix has an overall defect rate of 353 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 8% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model performs better in the "Lights & Electrics" category, showing fewer defects compared to the average. However, it has higher incidence rates in "Steering" and "Body/Structure" defects, indicating potential areas of concern. Mileage-related trends reveal that as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly beyond 124,000 miles, where it peaks significantly.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 381 cars

More model years for Hyundai MATRIX

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 5.2% worse
172.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 60.2% worse
39.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
Visibility
▲ 20.1% better
23.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 24.5% better
83.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.7% better
254.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▼ 18.9% worse
75.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 22.5% better
10.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 10.3% better
45.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 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
0 563 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 338
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 259
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 183
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 162
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 127
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 126
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 125
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 125
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 84
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 75

Serious faults (Top 10)

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 27