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BG59 JBU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,185 mi
Last recorded90,185 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,185 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2021 90,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

excessive brake pedal travel

Fail 16 Jun 2020 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

excessive brake pedal travel

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

travel in foot brake

Fail 24 Sep 2019 85,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

travel in foot brake

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,934 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,403 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

cracking on offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,177 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 71,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,850 miles

Front exhaust mount coroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,874 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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BG59 JBU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG59 JBU, 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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BG59 JBU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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