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DU59 ZBR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,973 mi
Last recorded52,973 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 ZBR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 52,973 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,217 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 48,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 40,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,680 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is low on the edges of tread

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

Offside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread .... advice change.

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 18,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven 52% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is low on the edges of tread

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

Offside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread .... advice change.

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,952 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 11,947 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,172 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,364 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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DU59 ZBR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU59 ZBR, 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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DU59 ZBR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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