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VK10 GJZ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,005 mi
Last recorded81,005 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 GJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,493 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 75,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,990 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,199 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 64,197 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 57,221 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 57,208 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,185 miles

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Fail 8 Apr 2021 46,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Pass 31 Mar 2020 37,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 26,749 miles

Covers fitted concealing outer body sills

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 26,749 miles

Covers fitted concealing outer body sills

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,278 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 13,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 7,798 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 7,798 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 7,301 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 6,294 miles

rear wiper blade worn

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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VK10 GJZ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK10 GJZ, 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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VK10 GJZ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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