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FP59 DKV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,375 mi
Last recorded67,375 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 DKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe near brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 67,369 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe near brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 63,014 miles

Emissions not tested Engine sounds abnormal and oil emusified. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 59,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 53,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.80mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.80mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 41,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi - greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,341 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 25,461 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 25,428 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,164 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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FP59 DKV 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 62.5%.

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 FP59 DKV, 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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FP59 DKV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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