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BT59 FSJ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,153 mi
Last recorded62,153 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 FSJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 62,153 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,008 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 58,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 56,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 52,403 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tread depth getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,990 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 27,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 23,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,335 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 FSJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSJ, 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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BT59 FSJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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