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LP59 MXJ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 MXJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,606 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,605 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) excess travel on footbrake (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,998 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,998 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,304 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,304 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight handbrake travel

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,933 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brakepipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front inner wing brakepipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight handbrake travel

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,175 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 58,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre tread warped slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,175 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,084 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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LP59 MXJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LP59 MXJ, 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 MXJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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