Common problems by part
Chevrolet Matiz windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 9,591 MOT tests · Updated
At 15 years, 9.0 in 100 MOT tests of the Chevrolet Matiz failed on windscreen, wipers and mirrors, against 6.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 9,591 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails 1.3–1.5× as often as all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 864 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 8 ages from 12 to 19 years, 44,172 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Wipers not clearing screen, 5.5 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
9.0 fails per 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 6.5 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 15 (all test years). The Chevrolet Matiz fails more often here.
Why it matters
A windscreen, wipers and mirrors fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Check the windscreen for chips or cracks in front of the driver, run the wipers and washers, and make sure both door mirrors are intact and adjust.
Chevrolet Matiz windscreen, wipers and mirrors fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1,076 | 11.2 | 5.2 |
| 13 | 5,354 | 8.6 | 5.6 |
| 14 | 7,762 | 8.6 | 6.1 |
| 15 | 9,591 | 9.0 | 6.5 |
| 16 | 9,248 | 8.9 | 6.8 |
| 17 | 6,174 | 9.8 | 7.1 |
| 18 | 3,492 | 9.4 | 7.3 |
| 19* | 1,475 | 9.1 | 7.5 |
All first-use years of the Chevrolet Matiz pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.
What fails in the windscreen, wipers and mirrors at 15 years
Fails
- Wipers not clearing screen: 5.5 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 2.4. Replace wiper blade: estimated £15–£30 (0.1–0.2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £7–£14) Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively MOT fail
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid: 2.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 2.3. Top up screenwash: estimated £2–£14 (0–0.1 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £2–£6) Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOT fail
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
Check the windscreen for chips or cracks in front of the driver, run the wipers and washers, and make sure both door mirrors are intact and adjust.
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Windscreen, wipers and mirrors on rival models
- Fiat 500 windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 5.9 per 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 9.0 for the Chevrolet Matiz (53,602 MOT tests)
- Peugeot 107 windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 5.4 per 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 9.0 for the Chevrolet Matiz (51,077 MOT tests)
- Ford Ka windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 8.0 per 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 9.0 for the Chevrolet Matiz (48,346 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Chevrolet Matiz have more windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems than other cars?
1.3 to 1.5 times the windscreen, wipers and mirrors fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 15 years (all test years), from 9,591 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 1.2 in the same direction at 5 of the 8 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Chevrolet Matiz windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems?
9.0 in 100 MOT tests at 15 years failed on windscreen, wipers and mirrors, against 6.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 9,591 MOT tests).
What is the most common Chevrolet Matiz windscreen, wipers and mirrors fail?
5.5 in 100 MOT tests at 15 years: Wipers not clearing screen (523 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 44,172 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare