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BD59 ARU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,381 mi
Last recorded34,381 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ARU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 34,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 34,381 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre inner edge excessive uneven tread wear

Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,826 miles

has a slight oil leak

may need a new clutch soon biting point is high

Fail 12 Jan 2015 28,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

has a slight oil leak

may need a new clutch soon biting point is high

recomend car is not driven discs may get scored due to very low brake pads

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,804 miles

o/s/f tyre a bit worn on edges but ok

recomend a new front number plate - cracked

recomend a new n/s/f wheel rim - buckled and just passed mot

recomend new front brake pads soon getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,585 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 17,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BD59 ARU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD59 ARU, 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 BD59 ARU registered?

BD59 ARU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is BD59 ARU safe to buy?

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