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AU59 ZFS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,253 mi
Last recorded87,253 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZFS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 87,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper attachment has slight play

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and deteriorating

front exhaust bracket missing

steering slight knock (possible uj)

Fail 19 Aug 2020 82,487 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper attachment has slight play

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and deteriorating

front exhaust bracket missing

steering slight knock (possible uj)

Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,075 miles

Battery weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper attachment slight play

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 78,075 miles

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

Battery weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper attachment slight play

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,153 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 72,054 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Near to front exhaust flex section . Flex section also defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,551 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 155/65t13 (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,467 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 22,834 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edgers

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,834 miles

both front tyres worn on edgers

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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AU59 ZFS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU59 ZFS, 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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AU59 ZFS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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