Does the Hyundai Matrix fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Hyundai Matrix records 25.21 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 29.76 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−4.55, 95% interval −5.13 to −3.98). It ranks 476 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Hyundai Matrix is “A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn”, recorded 2,525 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,525 | 7.29 |
| A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 1,700 | 4.91 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,218 | 3.52 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 716 | 2.07 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 550 | 1.59 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 34,615 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Hyundai Matrix gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
25.9% of Hyundai Matrix MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12 months and 3,625 miles later (5,235 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,235 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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