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EF59 DFK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DFK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 64,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,250 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,878 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

play in suspension top mounts

Fail 12 Feb 2019 50,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs worn

play in suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear, n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,718 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 37,718 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust hanger corroded to excess and broken off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 34,539 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust hanger corroded to excess and broken off

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,774 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,125 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 32,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,192 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 DFK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF59 DFK, 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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EF59 DFK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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