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LA59 EKP

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,454 mi
Last recorded30,454 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 EKP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 30,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 30,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 29,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn/scrubbing (inner) edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 27,670 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 26,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,172 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 24,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 22,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 22,787 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 22,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 22,656 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 21,942 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 21,962 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,423 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 17,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 13,664 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 13,571 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 8,766 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 3,976 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 1,251 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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LA59 EKP is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA59 EKP, 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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LA59 EKP is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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