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CP09 BYJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 BYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 83,254 miles

Front and Rear side under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Front side Exhaust pipe leaking

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 83,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective Heavy Leaking (8.2.1.1 (a))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner side N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and Rear side under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Front side Exhaust pipe leaking

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,000 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 68,824 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,858 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,262 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 53,262 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,571 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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CP09 BYJ 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 CP09 BYJ, 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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CP09 BYJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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