MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Attention to handbrake mechanism ( LEVER TRAVEL)
Offside Rear DOOR HINGES PART SIEZED
Rear REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED ( COMPLETELY)
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)
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
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
Front Upper both front top strut mounts slight play
Front front pipe exhaust corroded
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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