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EF59 VGM

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,941 mi
Last recorded90,941 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VGM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,941 miles

play to both front suspension top mountings when jacked

Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,938 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

play to both front suspension top mountings when jacked

Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 86,071 miles

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

slight movement both front top suspension mounts

Fail 19 Jan 2019 86,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight movement both front top suspension mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,098 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 84,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,320 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 81,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 74,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,672 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,221 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,213 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 VGM is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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