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RF59 FAK

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,263 mi
Last recorded90,263 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 FAK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,263 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 81,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,611 miles

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2017 64,596 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2016 56,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,063 miles

Exhaust front flex corroded.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,110 miles

Brake pedal pad wearing

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside front seatbelt buckle loose

Offside wing mirror loose

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Feb 2013 40,110 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal pad wearing

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre bold on both edges and has a small cut in tread

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside front seatbelt buckle loose

Offside wing mirror loose

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper split

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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RF59 FAK is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF59 FAK, 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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RF59 FAK is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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