MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,466 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack inner seal (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [both] cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by suspension arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS ring on drive shaft corroded (1.6 (c))
Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft corroded (1.6 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on drive shaft broken (1.6 (e))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Free off safety latch (3.1 (c))
Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft corroded (1.6 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cracks in tyre walls on both sides
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rotted off pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cracks in tyre walls on both sides
Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded on joint (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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FG09 GSU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FG09 GSU, 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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FG09 GSU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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