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VA59 JOU

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,596 mi
Last recorded97,596 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 JOU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 97,596 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

noise heard front but no play detected

Fail 3 Aug 2026 97,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

noise heard front but no play detected

Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,541 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 82,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,570 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 74,566 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,191 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 56,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins flexi ferrule , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears where they join flexi ferrules and from flexi ferrules to wheel cylinders, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,003 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,647 miles

movement found in n/s/f suspension top mount

play found in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 32,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 28,996 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 28,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre distorted

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,867 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 26,867 miles

Nearside 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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VA59 JOU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VA59 JOU, 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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VA59 JOU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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