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FL59 CGU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 CGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,497 miles

Offside Front leg top worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 18 Jan 2020 118,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,380 miles

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))

Slight play/wear in RH and LH front suspension damper mountings.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 98,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from front silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Slight play/wear in RH and LH front suspension damper mountings.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,359 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 73,350 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 72,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded / cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2017 72,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded / cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 71,267 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,402 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,402 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

slight smear from wipers

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system corroded, front mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,672 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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FL59 CGU 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 57.1%.

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 FL59 CGU, 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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FL59 CGU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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