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2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,140 mi
Last recorded40,140 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 BCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 40,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 39,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 39,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 38,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,076 miles

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

wear in both front top mountings.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 36,137 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 36,136 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,317 miles

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 29,317 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 23,162 miles

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 19,187 miles

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 16,047 miles

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 16,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,022 miles

front tyres wearing low

pads wearing low

Fail 12 Jan 2015 13,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low

pads wearing low

Pass 5 Feb 2014 10,631 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,945 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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WV10 BCU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 36,750 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WV10 BCU, 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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WV10 BCU is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for WV10 BCU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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