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WP59 XJY

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,761 mi
Last recorded44,761 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 XJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 44,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2025 44,757 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 41,035 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft rusty

Offside drive shaft rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexie decayed

Fail 31 Dec 2024 41,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside drive shaft rusty

Offside drive shaft rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexie decayed

Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 38,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 37,165 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 37,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,281 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 36,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 34,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,514 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 32,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when used with position lamps on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 29,745 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,020 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,845 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 21,123 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 21,122 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 16,762 miles

advise slight noise /offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 12,240 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 12,239 miles

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

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

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 XJY is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP59 XJY, 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 WP59 XJY registered?

WP59 XJY is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 January 2010.

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