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Hyundai Matrix FC built around 2010: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Hyundai Matrix FCs built around 2010 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Hyundai Matrix FC
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2001-2010MPVPETROL / DIESEL

Based on 3,768 tests of Matrix models registered 2001-2010.

FC fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
6731.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
22832.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
37531.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
61235.6%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
77735.0%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
73135.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
52133.6%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
28333.6%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
11730.8%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
5733.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

How the Matrix FC compares

At each age below, see how the Matrix FC holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 61,350 tests across 10 Hyundai models, built around 2010 (15 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateHyundai average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
6731.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
22832.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
37531.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
61235.6%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
77735.0%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
73135.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
52133.6%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
28333.6%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
11730.8%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
5733.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Drivetrain

Worth checking

Inspect the drivetrain carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Matrix FC.

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.5%
    Dangerous
    3.5%

    Lower fail rate: 17.3%, against 32.5% for the Hyundai Matrix FC, both built around 2010.

    2,062 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    6.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 29.3%, against 32.5% for the Hyundai Matrix FC, both built around 2010.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,547 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Caddy

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.4%
    Dangerous
    7.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.8%

    Lower fail rate: 29.4%, against 32.5% for the Hyundai Matrix FC, both built around 2010.

    10,942 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Fiat Doblo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.2%
    Dangerous
    7.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87%

    Lower fail rate: 28.8%, against 32.5% for the Hyundai Matrix FC, both built around 2010.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,983 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Hyundai Matrix name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

How Matrix FC cars have aged

How Matrix FC cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%111315171921Age at MOTBuilt around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 22.5% (142 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (145 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 31.0% (142 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (124 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (97 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 27.4% (292 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 28.8% (274 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 30.4% (260 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 27.8% (227 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (202 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 31.3% (549 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 30.6% (480 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 29.4% (391 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.8% (345 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (300 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 33.2% (928 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.8% (802 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (651 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 35.9% (496 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 35.6% (382 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.3% (968 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (769 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (659 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.3% (530 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (429 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (870 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 34.7% (709 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.7% (566 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 33.6% (435 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 32.5% (329 tests, 2025 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.9% (566 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 35.7% (426 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 33.2% (322 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 35.1% (251 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2004, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 34.2% (202 tests, 2025 data)2004Built around 2003, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 35.5% (282 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2003, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 35.6% (216 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2003, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 35.4% (158 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2003, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 37.2% (121 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2003, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 28.0% (82 tests, 2025 data)2003Built around 2002, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (123 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2002, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (104 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2002, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (83 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2002, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 37.5% (64 tests, 2024 data)2002
First registered around 2010First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007
FC variants compared
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Most common issues on Hyundai Matrixes of this age

This list covers every Hyundai Matrix built around 2010, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the FC on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    24.6%
    Advisory: 68Fail: 5 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    20.2%
    Advisory: 60Fail: 8 (12% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    19.7%
    Advisory: 84Fail: 8 (9% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    17.5%
    Advisory: 62Fail: 11 (15% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    Drive shaft joint cover badly deteriorated

    14.9%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 228 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Hyundai Matrix FC (2001-2010) fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 228 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 3,768 MOT tests on Hyundai Matrixes first registered between 2001-2010. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.