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WP59 NYU

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,354 mi
Last recorded89,354 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 NYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,354 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Offside Front Brake performance poor

Offside Rear Brake performance poor

Rear Slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,691 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Rack leaking at column end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 82,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,512 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in engine oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 73,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,002 miles

Offside Front Inner brake pad on 2mm and disc pitted: advise brake kit is fitted

Offside headlamp damaged where bolts to body but secure so pass/advise

Rear washer inop

Steering rack wet but can not see leaking on test so PASS/ADVISE. Advise to replace

Wear on both brake and clutch pedal rubbers: advise to replace

exhaust system is rusty and signs the front pipe braking up

spare tyre tread below 1.6mm: advise tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,709 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe braking up: advise to replace soon along with fixings

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm: advise to replace

Offside Front headlamp unit cracked but still secure and beam ok for mot

Rear washer inop: advise to look at

Slight weep from steering rack union: advise only as can not see leaking when steering worked

Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2.5mm: advise to replace

Offside Front headlamp unit bracket where secures to body cracked. light secure and beam correct so pass/advise

Offside Front tyre on 3mm: advise to replace soon

large wear on clutch pedal rubber: advise to replace

slight oil weep from steering rack: can not see leaking when steering worked on mot so pass/advise

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 25,501 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 17,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,995 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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WP59 NYU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP59 NYU, 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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WP59 NYU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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