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GV59 VXK

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,561 mi
Last recorded53,561 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 VXK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 53,561 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both front suspension top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 49,870 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 49,862 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

near side washer jet inop

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 41,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mounting bush/bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion underside of car in places

front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front top strut mounting bush/bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,836 miles

corrosion underside

misfire

oil around power steering pipes

oil around steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2019 40,834 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion underside

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated

misfire

oil around power steering pipes

oil around steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,173 miles

Corrosion underside in places

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,987 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (border line pass)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken (border line pass)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,930 miles

engine management light on

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,569 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 23,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wall cut but not show cords

Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,445 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

stone chips in windscreen

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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GV59 VXK 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 71.4%.

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 GV59 VXK, 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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GV59 VXK is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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