2005 Chevrolet Matiz MOT pass rate: 53.9% (1,648 tests)
Is the 2005 Matiz getting worse?
Pass rate of 2005-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53.2% -11.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 54.7% -9.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 54.3% -11.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2005 Matiz
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 701 | 23.1% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 571 | 18.8% |
| 3 | Brakes | 554 | 18.3% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 340 | 11.2% |
| 5 | Tyres | 240 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 229 | 7.6% |
All Matiz years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (this page) | 1,648 | 53.9% | -10.5 pts | 54,710 |
| 2006 | 3,502 | 53.9% | -10.6 pts | 54,267 |
| 2007 | 5,913 | 56.5% | -8.6 pts | 54,672 |
| 2008 | 6,308 | 59.2% | -5.9 pts | 55,073 |
| 2009 | 10,012 | 61.3% | -5.1 pts | 50,769 |
| 2010 | 2,495 | 61.3% | -6.1 pts | 51,259 |
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FAQs
Is a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz reliable?
2005-registered examples passed 53.9% of their MOT tests (1,648 tests, 2023–2025), -10.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 21 years old with a median 54,710 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2005 Matiz?
The median tested example shows 54,710 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.