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EJ59 YXS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,209 mi
Last recorded154,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 YXS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2020 154,209 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bulb dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,718 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 165/65/13 t (5.2.3 (e))

ouil leak sump area

Fail 25 Feb 2019 140,717 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 165/65/13 t (5.2.3 (e))

ouil leak sump area

Pass 8 Mar 2018 128,678 miles

Sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2018 128,676 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Sump pan corroded and leaking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,200 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 115,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 100,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 67,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 67,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,859 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EJ59 YXS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJ59 YXS, 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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EJ59 YXS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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