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RF59 FAU

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 FAU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 109,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 May 2024 109,952 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 99,607 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,760 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield around rear exhaust loose

Fail 9 Jan 2023 98,750 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield around rear exhaust loose

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,358 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 92,358 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,782 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,782 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 78,463 miles

Attention to handbrake mechanism ( LEVER TRAVEL)

Offside Rear DOOR HINGES PART SIEZED

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED ( COMPLETELY)

Fail 4 Jan 2020 78,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Attention to handbrake mechanism ( LEVER TRAVEL)

Offside Rear DOOR HINGES PART SIEZED

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED ( COMPLETELY)

Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,868 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has up and down play when vehicle weight is on ground (not jacked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wiper Blades smearing windscreen

clutch pedal grip rubber wearing smooth

Fail 5 Jan 2019 67,702 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear Bracket broken off due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has up and down play when vehicle weight is on ground (not jacked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has up and down play when vehicle weight is on ground (not jacked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wiper Blades smearing windscreen

clutch pedal grip rubber wearing smooth

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,197 miles

Front Upper both front top strut mounts slight play

Front front pipe exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,687 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,687 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,066 miles

Front brake pads appear very worn

Front tyres worn very close to legal limit

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 20,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 20,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 13,686 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 13,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FAU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RF59 FAU, 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 FAU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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