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AV59 MGZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 MGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 70,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth close to cord replacement advised soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 70,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth close to cord replacement advised soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked and perished both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 67,164 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked and perished both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,699 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,927 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front tyre valve starting to deteriorate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 45,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre valve starting to deteriorate.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust pipe hanger broken

nsf wheel bent

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,907 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,335 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 MGZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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