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Chevrolet Matiz reliability by build year

Coverage 2005-20112 named generationsHatchbackPETROL
At a glance

Chevrolet Matiz built around 2009: about average at the MOT

Chevrolet Matizes built around 2009 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

33% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Matizes built around 2009 ended in a fail (retests included), against 32% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Matizes built around 2009 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chevrolet Matiz's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Matiz's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

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M300 (Spark) (2009-2011)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

32.0% fail rate, built around 2011 (14 years old)

Likely between 25.0% and 39.9%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 29%)

From 147 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift)

M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) (2005-2008)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROL

35.4% fail rate, built around 2008 (17 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.2%)

From 2,345 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chevrolet Matiz.

See every build year for the Chevrolet Matiz

Side-by-side

Chevrolet Matiz generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
M300 (Spark) (2009-2011)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate32.0%likely between 25.0% and 39.9%built around 2011 (14 years old)from 147 MOT tests at this age
M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) (2005-2008)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings35.4%built around 2008 (17 years old)from 2,345 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Matiz, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Chevrolet Matiz fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chevrolet Matiz ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
14732.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
2,80135.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
3,18633.4%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,34535.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,79036.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
99937.1%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
30138.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 16-year-old Chevrolet Matizes

These issues come from 16-year-old Chevrolet Matizes, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    25.5%
    Advisory: 1,203Fail: 120 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    23.4%
    Advisory: 848Fail: 256 (23% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.0%
    Advisory: 912Fail: 131 (13% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    16.1%
    Advisory: 515Fail: 10 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.4%
    Advisory: 540Fail: 72 (12% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,186 MOT tests on 16-year-old Chevrolet Matizes, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 16-year-old Chevrolet Matizes notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension39%
  2. Brakes + Tyres27%
  3. Suspension + Tyres27%
  4. Other + Suspension24%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 2,104 MOT tests on Chevrolet Matiz cars built around 2009 (16 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chevrolet Matiz.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chevrolet Matiz name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota IQ

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.8%
    Dangerous
    4.6%

    Lower fail rate: 23.1%, against 33.4% for the Chevrolet Matiz, both built around 2009.

    4,046 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  2. 2

    Nissan Pixo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.6%
    Dangerous
    5.1%

    Lower fail rate: 27.2%, against 33.4% for the Chevrolet Matiz, both built around 2009.

    1,800 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  3. 3

    Nissan Micra

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.5%
    Dangerous
    5.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 29.9%, against 33.4% for the Chevrolet Matiz, both built around 2009.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    18,100 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  4. 4

    Honda Insight

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.2%
    Dangerous
    6.1%

    Lower fail rate: 26.8%, against 33.4% for the Chevrolet Matiz, both built around 2009.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,435 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2009 (16 years old), the Chevrolet Matiz across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 3,186 16-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chevrolet Matiz ever sold: 11,569 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2009 (16 years old): 3,186 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.