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Chevrolet Matiz MOT Results

Registered in 2008
53.6% pass rate
from 3,805 tests in 2020
(14% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Matiz is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (19% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (15% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (31% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (32% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (11% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (13% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.079% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
        • 0.026% fail on Lever
        • 0.026% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pedal (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Parking brake control (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid (4.1% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Air and vacuum systems (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 16% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension arm (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wheel bearings (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Shock absorbers (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.26% fail on Axles (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Axle
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut (1.1% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Springs
      • 0.026% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.026% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (0.67% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Headlamp levelling device (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp (3.6% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (13% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Switch (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Individual direction indicators (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on All direction indicators (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Horn (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 10.0% fail on Visibility (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (0.32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Tread depth (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Size/type (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (5.2% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.079% fail on Prop shafts (33% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Joints (17% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Doors (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door (3.0% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (5.8% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on System (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Tank
      • 0.026% fail on Hose
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers (7.6% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Body (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Body condition
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.026% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2.5% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (4.3% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (2.6% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks (15% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other leaks (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (13% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering (2.6% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Rams (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other components (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack (30% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Seat belts (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates (38% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2008 cars)

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