Chevrolet MATIZ - 2010
333.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Chevrolet MATIZ, model year 2010.
Sample size: 842 cars, 2,004 tests and 6,681 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 842 cars
The 2010 Chevrolet Matiz has an overall defect rate of 333 per 100 vehicles, which is 13% higher than the average for its year at 294 per 100. Notably, the model performs better in the "Lights & Electrics" category, with a defect rate significantly lower than the average. However, it shows concerning results in several areas, particularly "Brakes," "Steering," and "Body/Structure," where its defect rates are notably higher than average. Additionally, mileage-related trends suggest that defect rates increase with mileage, particularly peaking at around 93,000 to 124,000 miles before dropping for higher mileages.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 842 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 47.5% worse
169.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▼ 64.5% worse
27.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 8.9% worse
24.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 24.5% better
58.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 3.7% worse
295.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▼ 22.3% worse
44.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 46.9% worse
11.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 6.2% worse
34.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 652
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 641
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 431
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 304
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 237
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 217
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 216
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 194
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 187
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 181
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 187
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 95
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 86
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 49