Hyundai Matrix statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 2,226 −20.2% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 988 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 52.1% Cars of the same ages 59.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 537 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2009 18,588 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,189 miles a year

How many Hyundai Matrixes are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,226 Hyundai Matrixes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 988 declared off the road (SORN). That is 88.0% fewer than the peak of 18,588 in 2009.

Hyundai Matrix versions

2 versions of the Hyundai Matrix have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Hyundai Matrix MOT reliability

In 2025, 52.1% of Hyundai Matrix MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Hyundai Matrixes tested pass 59.0% of the time, so the Hyundai Matrix does worse than average for its age, by 6.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 51.9%.

Hyundai Matrix MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT, appearing on 38.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 13.7% of Hyundai Matrix tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Hyundai Matrix MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Hyundai Matrix failed its MOT in 2025 was “Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 22.7% of 1,346 failed tests. 73.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Hyundai Matrix by year

The 2006 Hyundai Matrix has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Hyundai Matrix engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 2,415 Hyundai Matrixes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 82.8% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 10.8% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc. Diesels made up 10.3% of those licensed in 2014 and 6.3% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Hyundai Matrix fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Hyundai Matrix from 2002 to 2010. On the NEDC test (listings 2002 to 2010), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 31.0 to 54.3 mpg, with CO2 of 136 to 219 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Matrix”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Hyundai Matrix safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Hyundai Matrix in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Hyundai Matrix. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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