Hyundai Matrix (2009)
2009 Hyundai Matrix
CarHunch analysed 487 real MOT records for the 2009 Hyundai Matrix.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 487 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2009 Hyundai Matrix has a first-time pass rate of 77.4%, sitting slightly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests reliability is broadly average—nothing alarming, but not a standout performer either. More concerning is that over half of these vehicles (51.3%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, a notably high figure that warrants careful inspection of any used example you're considering.
These cars are running relatively low mileage for their age, with a median of 48,074 miles, suggesting many have been lightly used or well-maintained overall. However, the average vehicle still racks up 3.64 failures and 20.2 advisories across its MOT history, pointing to incremental wear in non-critical areas—expect minor repairs to be routine, but budget for them before they become safety issues.
The 2009 Hyundai Matrix has a decent first-time pass rate (77.4%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 487 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 487 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.
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Before you buy a 2009 Hyundai Matrix
Based on MOT data from 487 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (88%) | 427 | 78.1% | 3.56 |
| Diesel (12%) | 60 | 72.5% | 4.27 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 19,625 Hyundai Matrix vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Hyundai Matrix vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Hyundai Matrix vehicles fall between 34,813 and 62,606 miles.
2009 Hyundai Matrix — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 55% of 2009 Hyundai Matrixs are still active.
257 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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