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DS59 SCV

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,807 mi
Last recorded39,807 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 SCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 39,807 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavily cracked & cuts but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 39,180 miles

Front exhaust flexi mesh loose

Fail 28 Jan 2025 39,180 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi mesh loose

Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,093 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi mesh loose

Fail 18 Jan 2024 38,093 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi mesh loose

Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,635 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 36,629 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 35,695 miles

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,405 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 34,405 miles

Headlamp aim too low both head lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 30,892 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 26,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 17,679 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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DS59 SCV is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS59 SCV, 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 DS59 SCV registered?

DS59 SCV is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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