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HY10 VAF

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,503 mi
Last recorded51,503 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 VAF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2022 51,503 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 50,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,303 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,110 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 33,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,237 miles

some play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,041 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 22,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,763 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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HY10 VAF is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY10 VAF, 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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HY10 VAF is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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