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AV59 FFY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,459 mi
Last recorded82,459 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FFY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 82,459 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 82,345 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 63,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 63,096 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 51,403 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 51,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,488 miles

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

ome damage to off side front door

Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,195 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

accident damage to vehicle

both front wipers split on ends

Fail 4 Oct 2017 28,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

accident damage to vehicle

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 25 Sep 2016 20,103 miles

damage to nearside front outersill and door

lift in offside and nearside front top suspension mountings

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing needs attention now

Fail 25 Sep 2016 20,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to nearside front outersill and door

lift in offside and nearside front top suspension mountings

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing needs attention now

Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,331 miles

slight movement in both front top strut mountings

Pass 10 Sep 2013 2,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 1,595 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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AV59 FFY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc 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 AV59 FFY, 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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AV59 FFY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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