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BT59 CZL

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,228 mi
Last recorded77,228 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 CZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 77,228 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 77,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,478 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both headlamps, fixing slightly loose or temporary repair, but not affecting image

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot gaiter slightly damage, but still preventing, replace soon

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wear unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component mist (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Sill slightly damage

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play drum (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 68,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both headlamps, fixing slightly loose or temporary repair, but not affecting image

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot gaiter slightly damage, but still preventing, replace soon

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wear unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component mist (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Sill slightly damage

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play drum (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,180 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 55,179 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 42,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,585 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ( 155/65/13 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 11,927 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 10,653 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 9,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 8,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 7,573 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 6,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 5,254 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 CZL is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

BT59 CZL is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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