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WJ10 TMZ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,013 mi
Last recorded52,013 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 TMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 52,013 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 52,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,147 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front both nearside and offside abs rings rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 49,142 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front both nearside and offside abs rings rusty

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,987 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

both front abs rings getting rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,753 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s + o/s upper (5.3.2 (c))

both front abs rings getting rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2022 42,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s + o/s upper (5.3.2 (c))

both front abs rings getting rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 39,932 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,867 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 37,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 34,686 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2018 30,554 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished in the side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,996 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 25,996 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,399 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 17,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 9,738 miles

Horn operation becoming weak

Pass 14 May 2013 8,400 miles

Nearside rear rim buckled on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2013 8,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside rear rim buckled on outer edge

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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WJ10 TMZ 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 61.9%.

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 WJ10 TMZ, 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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What year was WJ10 TMZ registered?

WJ10 TMZ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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