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EF59 ARU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,190 mi
Last recorded52,190 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ARU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 52,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,160 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 48,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021
Pass 14 Oct 2020
Fail 13 Oct 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,776 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 29,776 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 25,558 miles

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 18,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2013 13,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,341 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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EF59 ARU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF59 ARU, 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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What year was EF59 ARU registered?

EF59 ARU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is EF59 ARU safe to buy?

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