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AV59 FGC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,683 mi
Last recorded46,683 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FGC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 46,683 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,169 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 45,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,715 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 34,715 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 33,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 33,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,590 miles

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

Front both top suspension mounts have slight play when load is off

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on front flex (7.1.2)

Offside Front ABS Ring rusted and contacting sensor in some parts

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,147 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,362 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FGC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AV59 FGC, 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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What year was AV59 FGC registered?

AV59 FGC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is AV59 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 FGC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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