2010 Chevrolet Matiz · 3,249 MOT tests
2010 Chevrolet Matiz reliability
2010 Chevrolet Matizs fail 48% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Matiz years (3,249 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- 48%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 50,562
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,249
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.7% of tests fail here (187% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.4%
- Suspension18.9%
- Brakes16.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Tyres8.5%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.65%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 5.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.69%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake excessively binding 3.66%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.06%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.08%) · Wheel bearing slight play (6.77%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (6.71%)
Is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz reliable?
2010 Chevrolet Matizs fail 48% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Matiz years (3,249 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.65% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.88% of tests), position lamp not working (5.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Chevrolet Matiz shows 50,562 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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