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SM59 USZ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,793 mi
Last recorded57,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 USZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 57,793 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside front brake lagging

Fail 19 Jun 2025 57,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside front brake lagging

Pass 15 Jun 2024 56,160 miles

corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

wear nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Pass 24 Jun 2023 54,393 miles

corrosion both rear inner sills

exhaust flex joint deteriorated

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

wear nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Pass 25 Jun 2022 53,469 miles

exhaust flex joint deteriorated

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

wear nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,136 miles

exhaust flex joint deteriorated

nearside rear tyre low outer edge and slight cracking

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

wear nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Fail 2 Jul 2021 53,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust flex joint deteriorated

nearside rear tyre low outer edge and slight cracking

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

wear nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,628 miles

Coolant And Oil Leak From Engine

Exhaust System And Exhaust Front Flexi Joint Is Generally Corroded/Deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine Stabiliser Bush Split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (Outer Shoulder) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear, Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 52,626 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold/Catalyst Area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken Bracket (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant And Oil Leak From Engine

Exhaust System And Exhaust Front Flexi Joint Is Generally Corroded/Deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine Stabiliser Bush Split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (Outer Shoulder) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Top Strut Mount Has Lift/Play With Suspension Raised

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear, Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid-Rear, Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front and Rear, Offside Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant Reservoir Appears To Be Empty

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi Joint. Flexi is Deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top Strut Mount Has Lift/Play

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 48,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 46,053 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,062 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 32,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SM59 USZ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM59 USZ, 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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SM59 USZ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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