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DS59 SVW

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,437 mi
Last recorded75,437 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 SVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 60,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 60,698 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking power rack leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,763 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 57,716 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 57,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear light unit lens damaged

steering component leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,533 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 45,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,740 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has small nail in centre trad line

Rear both rear shockobsorber upper bushes worn

fuel filter rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,677 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 33,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,642 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 28,641 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,116 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 SVW is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

Is DS59 SVW safe to buy?

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