Chevrolet Matiz
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 19,595 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
67%
Total Tests
19,595
Best Year
2010 (70%)
Years Covered
6
About the Chevrolet Matiz
The Chevrolet Matiz has been tested 19,595 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2005 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 70% pass rate from 1,579 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 63%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer CHEVROLET MATIZs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 60,170 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 56,058 miles.
Compared to the Chevrolet brand average of 76%, the Matiz is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chevrolet models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Matiz by Year
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