2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Chevrolet Matiz MOT pass rate and common faults

1,992 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,992 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    127 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.9%
  2. Brakes31.6%
  3. Suspension29.5%
  4. Body & chassis14.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.8%
  6. Tyres10.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.4%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2007 Chevrolet Matiz cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,992 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Matiz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).