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LY59 OEX

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,644 mi
Last recorded80,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 OEX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,644 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,482 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 68,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush very worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,797 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,067 miles

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)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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 OEX is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OEX, 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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LY59 OEX is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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