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BT59 CYV

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,804 mi
Last recorded46,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 CYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,804 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides front suspension top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 46,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides front suspension top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 41,427 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front brake pipes at the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides upper top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear brake pipes before the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 41,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front brake pipes at the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides upper top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear brake pipes before the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 36,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,794 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 33,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 28,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel filler neck area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,757 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 19,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges 155/65r13

o/s/f wiper smears slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,832 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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BT59 CYV is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 36,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT59 CYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT59 CYV registered?

BT59 CYV is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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