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EF59 OEC

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,326 mi
Last recorded50,326 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 OEC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 50,326 miles

Engine oil sump corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor twisted.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sturt top mount play.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,076 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,277 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 40,277 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 37,518 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,080 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,708 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 32,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,177 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 29,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,117 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 20,117 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EF59 OEC is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF59 OEC, 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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EF59 OEC is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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