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BG59 JKE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,026 mi
Last recorded80,026 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JKE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 80,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 75,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 70,775 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

front suspension top mounts worn

Fail 5 Jun 2018 64,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,975 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front top mounts slight play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEEDS 4 NEW TYRES

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear bars in places (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edge (NEED CHANGING)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,559 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 29,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,203 miles

EGR gaskets blowing

accelerator pedal rubber missing

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and deteriorated

interior mirror missing from screen

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Nov 2013 26,203 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EGR gaskets blowing

accelerator pedal rubber missing

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and deteriorated

interior mirror missing from screen

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner 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 JKE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JKE, 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 JKE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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