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DS59 SVU

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,349 mi
Last recorded58,349 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 SVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,349 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 52,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 46,333 miles

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

Underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,210 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,274 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 40,274 miles

Front Headlamp insecure Both front (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,110 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,211 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 28,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,716 miles

both rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,948 miles

both rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,949 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 20,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 14,721 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 SVU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 DS59 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

DS59 SVU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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