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FN59 UOB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,879 mi
Last recorded43,879 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UOB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 43,879 miles

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

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

All front suspension bushes perishing

All front suspension components have surface corrosion

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers wiper blade smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs and pads have surface corrosion

oil sump has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side suspension steering

Fail 4 Sep 2018 42,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb incorrect position causing incorrect pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side suspension steering

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 39,557 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure falling apart (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,684 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,646 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 15,646 miles

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

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

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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FN59 UOB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FN59 UOB, 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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FN59 UOB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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