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How many Hyundai Matrix cars are left?

At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 2,274 licensed and 1,128 SORN vehicles in the UK within the Hyundai Matrix generic-model group.

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Is the Matrix disappearing?

Licensed numbers peaked at 17,324 in 2014 Q3 and stand at 2,274 in 2026 Q1, down 87%. That is down 64% in the five years since 2021 Q1. A further 1,128 are declared SORN — 1 in 3 of the 3,402 still on the DVLA record is off the road, laid up, part-restored or waiting to be sold.

A falling population is worth knowing before you buy: it usually means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply, and it is why a good example of a scarce model can hold its price while a neglected one is hard to sell at any price.

Matrix MOT pass rate

In 2024, 52% of 3,355 Hyundai Matrix MOTs passed first time — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 56.6% of cars aged 10–14 years passed first time, against 51.7% aged 15–30 years.

  • Transmission — 11% of tests. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
  • Brake Performance — 7.8% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
  • Suspension Arms — 6.9% of tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
  • Headlamp Aim — 6.7% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.

Full age bands and failure notes are on the Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate page.

Before you buy

  • Transmission — 11% of tests in 2024. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
  • Brake Performance — 7.8% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
  • Suspension Arms — 6.9% of tests in 2024. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
  • Headlamp Aim — 6.7% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
  • Ask why it was off the road — Of the 3,402 Matrix vehicles still on the DVLA record, 1 in 3 is SORN (1,128 at 2026 Q1). A car that has been laid up needs a closer look at brakes, tyres and the MOT history.
  • Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 87% from the 2014 Q3 peak of 17,324. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
  • Check the actual Matrix — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.

Quarterly licensed and SORN counts

Every quarter DfT has published for this model group, newest first.

QuarterLicensedSORN
2026 Q12,2741,128
2025 Q42,4151,121
2025 Q32,5481,114
2025 Q22,6771,115
2025 Q12,8511,106
2024 Q43,0451,106
2024 Q33,2131,165
2024 Q23,4131,155
2024 Q13,5881,168
2023 Q43,7951,158
2023 Q33,9461,146
2023 Q24,1331,135
2023 Q14,2911,129
2022 Q44,5221,126
2022 Q34,7031,118
2022 Q24,9551,133
2022 Q15,1561,154
2021 Q45,3911,165
2021 Q35,6591,170
2021 Q26,0301,167
2021 Q16,3741,199
2020 Q46,7241,188
2020 Q37,1321,146
2020 Q27,5091,158
2020 Q17,8091,145
2019 Q48,1761,079
2019 Q38,6001,044
2019 Q29,0431,022
2019 Q19,4901,003
2018 Q49,9321,014
2018 Q310,355997
2018 Q210,823957
2018 Q111,363964
2017 Q411,899947
2017 Q312,339919
2017 Q212,850898
2017 Q113,384862
2016 Q413,920805
2016 Q314,232718
2016 Q214,676696
2016 Q115,190629
2015 Q415,551555
2015 Q315,867503
2015 Q216,247484
2015 Q116,603428
2014 Q416,952390
2014 Q317,324351

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Common questions

How many Hyundai Matrix cars are left in the UK?

2,274 were licensed and 1,128 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.

How many Hyundai Matrix cars are SORN?

1,128 are declared SORN — 1 in 3 of the 3,402 still on the DVLA record at the end of 2026 Q1.

Is the Matrix disappearing?

Licensed numbers peaked at 17,324 in 2014 Q3 and stand at 2,274 in 2026 Q1, down 87%. That is down 64% in the five years since 2021 Q1. A further 1,128 are declared SORN — 1 in 3 of the 3,402 still on the DVLA record is off the road, laid up, part-restored or waiting to be sold.

What is the Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate?

In 2024, 52% of 3,355 Hyundai Matrix MOTs passed first time — below the 71.2% UK average.

What does the Matrix fail its MOT on?

The most common initial failure categories in 2024 are transmission (11% of tests), brake performance (7.8% of tests), suspension arms (6.9% of tests).

Does this say whether one Matrix is a good buy?

No. These are population figures for the model group. Enter that vehicle's registration for its own free MOT, tax and mileage record.

Source and limitations

Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.

Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.