2010 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · CE10 ULC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in December 2025 at 62,791 miles. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement after a significant mechanical failure in late 2024. While the car previously struggled with critical components, the subsequent test with no recorded defects indicates that the previous owner addressed the flagged safety and mechanical issues, bringing the vehicle to a stable operating state. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 62,791 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. The usage pattern appears inconsistent, with a notable gap of 8,800 miles covered between November 2022 and November 2023, followed by over 22,000 miles in the year leading to the most recent test. This low mileage suggests the car may have spent long periods stationary, which can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and braking system specifically, as the October 2024 failure highlighted a worn nearside front sub-frame ball joint and a defective offside front shock absorber bush. Although these were reportedly repaired, the age of the vehicle increases the likelihood of perished rubber or dry-rot elsewhere. The electronic parking brake system also requires a functional check to ensure the repair remains reliable, as this was a primary cause of previous failure. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, a physical inspection of the subframe and exhaust is essential to check for structural corrosion, which often affects low-mileage cars that sit for long periods.