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LP59 BBU

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,725 mi
Last recorded68,725 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 BBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 68,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,341 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/s front top mount worn

Pass 4 Apr 2022 52,361 miles

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

O/s front top mount worn

Fail 1 Apr 2022 52,358 miles

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

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

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

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

O/s front top mount worn

Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,386 miles

Both front top mounts worn

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,182 miles

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

N/s front top mount worn

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,449 miles

Both front top mounts worn

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 31,914 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,874 miles

Oil level above max

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

slight play to both front top shock absorber mountings

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,331 miles

split on offside front tyre outter side wall 155/65/13

Pass 2 Jan 2014 27,043 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 25,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LP59 BBU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LP59 BBU, 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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LP59 BBU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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