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Chevrolet Matiz MOT Results

Registered in 2008
53.9% pass rate
from 3,432 tests in 2021
(11% 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 (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt
          • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Hand lever (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.61% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.087% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.058% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Master cylinder (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Suspension arms (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Wheel bearings (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.058% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.087% fail on Axles
      • 0.087% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Individual direction indicators (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.87% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.029% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.029% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.79% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
      • 0.058% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 0.058% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.087% fail on View to rear
      • 0.087% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.058% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.058% fail on Joints
      • 0.029% fail on Belts
    • 0.84% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.41% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on System (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Tank
      • 0.029% fail on Hose
      • 0.029% fail on Pipe
      • 0.029% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.058% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Body condition
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.087% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.058% fail on Seats
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.029% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.058% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.23% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.029% fail on Steering box
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.087% fail on Operation
      • 0.087% fail on Other components
      • 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.029% fail on Rams
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.058% fail on Requirements
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.029% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.029% fail on Anchorages

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