Verdict
The Chevrolet Matiz passes its MOT first time on 51.8% of tests, 15.1 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (67.0%). That puts it ahead of 3% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2008 Matiz does best (beats 5% of cars) and the 2009 worst (beats 3%).
Of its engines, the 0.8 Petrol does best (beats 4%) and the 1.0 Petrol worst (beats 3%).
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 50.2% | Beats 3% | E |
| 0.8 Petrol | 55.6% | Beats 4% | E |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Suspension ball joints 5.4× typical
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering. - Wheel bearings 8.5× typical
Listen for a hum or drone that rises with speed. - Brake performance 3.1× typical
On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal. - Headlight bulbs & units 2.3× typical
Check dipped and main beam on both sides. - Windscreen wipers 2.1× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Sidelights 2.0× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension ball joints | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.4× |
| Sidelights | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.0× |
| Windscreen wipers | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.1× |
| Headlight bulbs & units | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.3× |
| Brake performance | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.1× |
| Tyre tread depth | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.4× |
| Brake lights | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.6× |
| Wheel bearings | 4.7% | 0.5% | 8.5× |
| Headlight aim | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.3× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.3× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 74.2 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 56.3 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 49.2 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 44.5 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 42.4 |
| Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 42.1 |
| A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | 39.6 |
| Exhaust system leaking or insecure | 37.8 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2010 Chevrolet Matiz2 engines55.0% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 54.3% | Beats 2% | E |
| 0.8 Petrol | 55.9% | Beats 2% | E |
2009 Chevrolet Matiz2 engines55.0% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 53.1% | Beats 3% | E |
| 0.8 Petrol | 57.5% | Beats 4% | E |
2008 Chevrolet Matiz2 engines52.9% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 52.1% | Beats 5% | E |
| 0.8 Petrol | 55.2% | Beats 4% | E |
2007 Chevrolet Matiz2 engines50.5% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 49.0% | Beats 4% | E |
| 0.8 Petrol | 54.8% | Beats 4% | E |
2006 Chevrolet Matiz2 engines47.3% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 46.1% | Beats 3% | E |
| 0.8 Petrol | 50.6% | Beats 3% | E |
2005 Chevrolet Matiz1 engine45.1% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 45.1% | Beats 4% | E |
FAQ
What is the Chevrolet Matiz MOT pass rate?
51.8% of MOT tests on the Chevrolet Matiz were passed first time, based on 128,586 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2005–2010. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 67.0% of the time.
Is the Chevrolet Matiz reliable?
On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 3% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Chevrolet Matiz year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2008 Matiz does best for its age and mileage: it beats 5% of cars on UK roads. The 2009 does worst: it beats 3%.
Which Chevrolet Matiz engine is best?
Across all years, the 0.8 Petrol does best: it beats 4% of cars on UK roads. The 1.0 Petrol does worst: it beats 3%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Chevrolet Matiz?
The most common failure items are suspension ball joints, sidelights, windscreen wipers. Compared with similar cars, suspension ball joints comes up 5.4× as often.