CHEVROLET MATIZ MOT pass rate
56.7% of 14,389 CHEVROLET MATIZ MOT tests pass.
The MATIZ passes 56.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all CHEVROLET models (63.4%).
The CHEVROLET MATIZ passes 56.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 60.3% at 10–15 years to 55.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 60.3% | 4,161 | 53,710 miles |
| 15+ years | 55.3% | 10,228 | 58,053 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CHEVROLET MATIZ
The most common reason the CHEVROLET MATIZ fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 60.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 55.7% | Excessively corroded |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 20.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 7.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Inscription illegible |
Related CHEVROLET models
- CHEVROLET SPARK — 64.9% pass rate
- CHEVROLET AVEO — 56.7% pass rate
- CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — 61.4% pass rate
- CHEVROLET CRUZE — 69.5% pass rate
- CHEVROLET ORLANDO — 70.1% pass rate
- CHEVROLET KALOS — 54.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CHEVROLET MATIZ?
- 56.7% of CHEVROLET MATIZ MOT tests pass, based on 14,389 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CHEVROLET MATIZ?
- The most common reason the CHEVROLET MATIZ fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CHEVROLET MATIZ's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CHEVROLET service history guide for how to check and keep one.