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ML59 HEJ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,300 mi
Last recorded44,300 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 HEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 44,300 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Light Cracked / Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 39,640 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 39,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,711 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 32,259 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 32,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 27,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Mount Has Movement

Offside Front Upper Mount Has Movement

Fail 22 Aug 2022 27,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Mount Has Movement

Offside Front Upper Mount Has Movement

Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 23,881 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2020 23,089 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,504 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 18,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Temp/type (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,067 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges and perished on the side walls

Both rear tyres perished on the side walls.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 12,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 9,214 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 5,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 3,079 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 2,249 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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ML59 HEJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML59 HEJ, 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 ML59 HEJ registered?

ML59 HEJ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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