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DF59 JLU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,331 mi
Last recorded14,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 JLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 14,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks and splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair corrosion to brake components (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 14,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks and splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair corrosion to brake components (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 14,323 miles

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

rear wiper blade

Fail 18 Jul 2022 14,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper blade

Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 3809, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 14,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DOT 4715, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DOT 4715, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 3809, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 13,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks and splits in tread, DOT 4715, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks and splits in tread, DOT 4715, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks, DOT 3809, 155/65/13 73T - Tyre is 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 13,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks and splits in tread, DOT 4715, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks and splits in tread, DOT 4715, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks, DOT 3809, 155/65/13 73T - Tyre is 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 13,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug/washer required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,443 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 12,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 11,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 11,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 10,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot strut top (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot strut top (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald, outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 10,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot strut top (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot strut top (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald, outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 8,817 miles

N/s/f tyre wall scuffed/split. 155/65-13T

Pass 11 Dec 2013 7,376 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 5,596 miles

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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DF59 JLU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF59 JLU, 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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DF59 JLU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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