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FP59 LMY

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,372 mi
Last recorded30,372 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 LMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2026 30,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 30,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 25,731 miles

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))

Fail 1 May 2025 25,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 25,305 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 25,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 21,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 17,503 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 12,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 9,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 5,570 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2018 5,467 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 5,299 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 5,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 4,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 4,057 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 4,054 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 3,290 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FP59 LMY is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 36,750 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FP59 LMY, 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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FP59 LMY is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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