2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Chevrolet Matiz MOT pass rate and common faults

844 MOT tests in 2024. 52.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time52.7%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 844 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
    66 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.7%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.3%
  2. Brakes25.4%
  3. Suspension23.7%
  4. Tyres10.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  6. Body & chassis8.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.0%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.5%

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 2010 Chevrolet Matiz?

In 2024, 52.7% of 2010 Chevrolet Matiz cars passed their MOT first time, across 844 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 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).