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BF59 LGV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,749 mi
Last recorded50,749 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,749 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted ON LIMIT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 50,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working BULB HOLDER BROKEN (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged TYRE OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

155/65/13

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted ON LIMIT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,405 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,739 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,798 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2012 14,752 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 14,751 miles

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

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 LGV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF59 LGV, 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 LGV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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