The CHEVROLET MATIZ (2005-10) 5DR HATCHBACK 0.8 S is a small, five-door city car built for affordable everyday motoring. In the UK used-car market, it competes with the Fiat Panda and Hyundai i10, offering a compact footprint for busy streets and parking. Its upright shape helps create an airy cabin. The 0.8-litre S suits town trips, short commutes and new drivers seeking low-cost, uncomplicated transport rather than speed or long-distance refinement. Five doors make access easy, and its modest size helps with errands and tight parking in town. It can also serve as a second car for a small household. mycarcheck.com has logged 1,164 checks across 547 distinct VINs, a substantial sample for this model. Its data shows an average private-sale valuation of £500, 64,000 miles recorded and 4,000 miles driven annually. Owners had an average of 3.7 previous keepers, so check each car’s history carefully before you buy one.