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BG59 MYZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 MYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,566 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 87,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,131 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges badly worn both sides advise tracking check (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 75,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges badly worn both sides advise tracking check (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,319 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 65,201 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,173 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 55,173 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 45,821 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 45,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,009 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 36,009 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 25,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 MYZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MYZ, 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 MYZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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