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DS59 SVY

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,053 mi
Last recorded84,053 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 SVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,053 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear main bushes require attention (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear parking brake low

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 84,053 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear main bushes require attention (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear parking brake low

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 79,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 61,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,397 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 45,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 30,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,405 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 23,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 19,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,520 miles

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2013 13,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

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 SVY is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

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

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