2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Chevrolet Matiz MOT pass rate and common faults

2,122 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,122 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.7%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.2%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    128 marked dangerous
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated3.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.7%
  2. Brakes32.9%
  3. Suspension29.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  5. Tyres9.6%
  6. Body & chassis9.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2008 Chevrolet Matiz cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,122 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; service brake imbalance: across an axle; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Matiz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).