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EO59 FTJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,189 mi
Last recorded47,189 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 FTJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 47,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 47,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,944 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,611 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 41,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,011 miles

e.m.l light on dash

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2017 39,011 miles

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

e.m.l light on dash

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,546 miles

EML

Fail 1 Aug 2016 36,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

EML

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,769 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge + on the legal limit

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge + close to legal limit

Rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Fail 31 Jul 2015 33,769 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge + on the legal limit

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge + close to legal limit

Rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,009 miles

EML on

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges + on the legal limit

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 30 Jul 2014 31,009 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges + on the legal limit

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,228 miles

engine management light on

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,456 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 20,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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EO59 FTJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EO59 FTJ, 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 EO59 FTJ registered?

EO59 FTJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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