Chevrolet Matiz
From 19,380 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,274 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,274 |
| 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 | 898 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 821 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 800 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 749 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 735 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 647 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 611 |
| 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. | 600 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 494 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.2% of Matiz failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 35.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £132.
Chevrolet Matiz on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,937 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 1,937. At this rate, roughly 4.7 years until none remain. Now at 29.9% of its peak (30,529 in 2011 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 7,227 | 1,910 | +0 | -453 | -453 |
| 2025 Q2 | 7,722 | 1,868 | +0 | -480 | -480 |
| 2025 Q1 | 8,189 | 1,881 | +0 | -465 | -465 |
| 2024 Q4 | 8,655 | 1,880 | +0 | -539 | -539 |
| 2024 Q3 | 9,197 | 1,877 | +0 | -413 | -413 |
| 2024 Q2 | 9,590 | 1,897 | +0 | -464 | -464 |
| 2024 Q1 | 10,076 | 1,875 | +0 | -446 | -446 |
| 2023 Q4 | 10,538 | 1,859 | +0 | -413 | -413 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matiz Se | Gas | 2,627 | 37% |
| Matiz S | Diesel | 1,538 | 22% |
| Matiz Se Auto | Petrol | 1,194 | 17% |
| Matiz Se Plus | Petrol | 828 | 12% |
| Matiz Se A/C | Petrol | 566 | 8% |
| Matiz Se+ | Petrol | 154 | 2% |
| Matiz Sx | Petrol | 133 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2009 | 63.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2008 | 61.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2007 | 60.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
2 earlier years
| 2006 | 58% | 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2005 | 61% | 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Matizs tested had between 36,230 and 68,758 miles on the clock.
At 51,807 median miles, the Matiz has 0.074 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chevrolet models
| Chevrolet Spark | 66.1% |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 62.6% |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 65.1% |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 69% |
| Chevrolet Orlando | 67.7% |
Common questions
What is the Chevrolet Matiz MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Matiz has a 61.7% MOT pass rate based on 19,380 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Matiz?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Matiz is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,274 failures. Other common issues include 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.
How many Chevrolet Matizs are on UK roads?
There are 7,227 Chevrolet Matizs currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,910 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Chevrolet Matiz at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Matiz is 51,807 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,230 and 68,758 miles.
Buying a used Matiz?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 61.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £132 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.