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GU10 FZJ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 FZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 74,270 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bolt not fully tight (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Fixings not fully tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper not fully secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 63,606 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front bumper not fully secure

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,932 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 38,698 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust flexi

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 25,569 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has slight wear and/or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 25,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has slight wear and/or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,872 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,322 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 13,319 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative connector (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 3,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 3,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 3,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 2,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 2,005 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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GU10 FZJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GU10 FZJ, 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 GU10 FZJ registered?

GU10 FZJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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