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AP58 BYA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,809 mi
Last recorded77,809 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP58 BYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 77,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 77,809 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber pipe to fuel filter age cracking ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 74,546 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber pipe to fuel filter age cracking ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,906 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 70,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,157 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,022 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,500 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,516 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,814 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 36,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,269 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 25,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AP58 BYA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 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 AP58 BYA, 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 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP58 BYA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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