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VK10 GKC

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,540 mi
Last recorded28,540 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 GKC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,540 miles

Coolant low

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly defective

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play. Compared with NSF. (STRONG ADVISE)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight imbalance also (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 May 2026 28,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant low

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly defective

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play. Compared with NSF. (STRONG ADVISE)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight imbalance also (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2025 27,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion both front to ear rigid brake pipes at rear

Pass 24 May 2024 27,056 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 27,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 26,458 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack boots wet,but not split (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 26,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nsf lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding couldn't check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack boots wet,but not split (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 25,797 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 25,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 25,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 25,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 22,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 17,436 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,931 miles

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)

Offside Front steering rack damp

Pass 17 Mar 2017 8,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 7,050 miles

nearside rear tyre flat spot on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2015 6,452 miles

nearside rear tyre flat spot on tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,824 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 5,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 4,978 miles

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 GKC 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 VK10 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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