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BF59 LXM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,016 mi
Last recorded52,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LXM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,016 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 52,016 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 31,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 31,295 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 26,586 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded and breaking up and front exhaust flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plate backing coming off (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 26,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected sidelight/brake light lens damaged showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded and breaking up and front exhaust flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 23,148 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 32,148 miles

Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp unit lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 22,456 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 22,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,177 miles

front exhaust corroding

front/rear number plates deterioating

movement in nsf/osf top shock absorber mounts

Fail 7 Jan 2019 21,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in nsr/osr wheel bearings

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to osf wheel

front exhaust corroding

front/rear number plates deterioating

movement in nsf/osf top shock absorber mounts

Pass 8 Jan 2018 17,792 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroding

Front number plate deteriorating

Front play in both top shock mounts

Nearside Front tyre slight cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Oil leak ()

Rear slight play in both wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jan 2018 17,792 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroding

Front number plate deteriorating

Front play in both top shock mounts

Nearside Front tyre slight cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Oil leak ()

Rear slight play in both wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2017 16,184 miles

front number plate deterioating

play in nsf top shock mount

rear tyres cracking

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2017 16,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate deterioating

play in nsf top shock mount

rear tyres cracking

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,860 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,132 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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BF59 LXM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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