2009 Hyundai Matrix · 1,154 MOT tests
2009 Hyundai Matrix reliability
2009 Hyundai Matrixs fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Matrix years (1,154 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Matrixs: 46.8%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Matrixs: 46.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 70,723
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,154
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.8% of tests fail here (299% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Hyundai Matrix
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.2%
- Suspension13.3%
- Body, chassis and structure12.2%
- Brakes8.8%
- Tyres7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Seat belts and airbags4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.97%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.9%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.81%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.64%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.03%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.37%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.44%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.81%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (5.63%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.51%)
Is a 2009 Hyundai Matrix reliable?
2009 Hyundai Matrixs fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Matrix years (1,154 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Hyundai Matrix MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.97% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.9% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Hyundai Matrix have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Hyundai Matrix shows 70,723 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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