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BG59 JCJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,671 mi
Last recorded56,671 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 56,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust pipe deteriorated and slight blowing ///

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ///

Pass 14 Dec 2019 54,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,146 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 51,146 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,703 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 46,703 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 37,121 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 28,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 19,100 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 19,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,041 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)

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 JCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JCJ, 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 JCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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