Hyundai MATRIX - 2006
368.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai MATRIX, model year 2006.
Sample size: 698 cars, 1,587 tests and 5,841 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 698 cars
The 2006 Hyundai Matrix has a defect rate of 368 per 100 vehicles, slightly below the average of 369 per 100 for its year. Notably, it performs significantly better in the "Other" category of defects, with 22% compared to the average of 45%. However, it struggles with defects related to "Steering," "Body/Structure," and "Equipment," where its rates are higher than the average, particularly in Body/Structure at 91%. Mileage data shows that as mileage increases, the defect rate in the Matrix also rises, notably peaking at over 511 defects per 100 for vehicles beyond 124,000 miles. Overall, while the Matrix is comparable to its peers, it exhibits specific weaknesses that could be of concern for potential buyers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 698 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 0.6% better
153.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 47.0% worse
29.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 0.0% better
27.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 6.1% better
104.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 7.8% better
290.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 53.3% worse
91.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Equipment
▼ 52.5% worse
18.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 51.2% better
21.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
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: 578
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 524
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 362
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 326
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 288
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 271
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 151
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 143
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 135
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 135
Serious faults (Top 10)
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 135
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 109
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 94
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 59
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 38