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BD59 ATU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ATU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 114,833 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear brake imbalance near limit

Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn very near to legal limit recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play recommend early attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low

Fail 24 Nov 2022 105,316 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi [beside fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65r13 73t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn very near to legal limit recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play recommend early attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,359 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front [nearside =worst] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 96,357 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rectified (8.2.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front [nearside =worst] (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter heavily corroded recommend early replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 79,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 66,562 miles

movement in nsf/osf top shock absorber mounts

slight play through steering

Pass 11 Nov 2017 54,567 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 54,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 46,297 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 33,951 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 33,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 29,527 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 16,860 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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BD59 ATU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BD59 ATU, 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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BD59 ATU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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