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BF59 FFO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,168 mi
Last recorded80,168 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,168 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 80,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,957 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2022 65,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 64,408 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked to cords 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 62,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,293 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 61,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust system mounting rubber missing but system still supported

Front top shock absorbers mounts worn

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 59,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust system mounting rubber missing but system still supported

Front top shock absorbers mounts worn

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,821 miles

Offside Rear Lower fuel filter is corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,211 miles

advise offside rear tyre starting to crack and slightly feathered

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2015 49,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,777 miles

advise brake pedal rubber slighty worn

advise slight play in nearside front top shocker mount whilst suspension jacked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF59 FFO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF59 FFO, 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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BF59 FFO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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