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BG58 PWU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,676 mi
Last recorded54,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 PWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 54,676 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 52,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 50,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,037 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,863 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 45,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,650 miles

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

Rear brake flexi pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks on both engine and power steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,639 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake flexi pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks on both engine and power steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,215 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack both sides (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracking on main tread

Fail 14 Jun 2017 38,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack both sides (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracking on main tread

power steering reservoir below minimum

Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,885 miles

oil leak

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 17,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 17,501 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack gaiter slight oil contamination

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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BG58 PWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG58 PWU, 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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BG58 PWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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