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LY59 CYJ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 84,111 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 79,256 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 79,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 58,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 55,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,343 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 52,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,752 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 42,313 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)

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2016 42,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 29,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 16,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2013 16,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LY59 CYJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 LY59 CYJ, 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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What year was LY59 CYJ registered?

LY59 CYJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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