Chevrolet Matiz

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 19,595 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

67%

Total Tests

19,595

Highest Pass Rate

2010 (70%)

Years Covered

About the Chevrolet Matiz

The Chevrolet Matiz was MOT tested 19,595 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2005 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 70% from 1,579 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 63%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Chevrolet Matizs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 796cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£20

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£1,750

Per month£146/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2010 details

How reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

vs average of all models-15% (82% avg)

vs Chevrolet brand average-9% (76% avg)

Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Chevrolet Matiz by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2010	70%	1,579	56,058 mi
2009	69%	6,494	54,265 mi
2008	67%	4,157	59,062 mi
2007	65%	3,928	59,469 mi
2006	63%	2,329	59,844 mi
2005	65%	1,108	60,170 mi

Questions about the Chevrolet Matiz

Is the Chevrolet Matiz reliable?

Across its 6 model years in our data (2005 to 2010), the Chevrolet Matiz averages a 67% MOT pass rate, from 19,595 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 70%.

Which year Chevrolet Matiz has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 Chevrolet Matiz has the highest MOT pass rate at 70%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 63%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.