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FP59 LNK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,410 mi
Last recorded69,410 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 LNK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,401 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,834 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,502 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to front wing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting . (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,502 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s centre brake pipe corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight damage to front wing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting . (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,523 miles

exhaust system corroded / front pipe flexi section corroded / deteriorated / weak in structure breaking up advise attention / not blowing at time of test

play / wear developing in both front top shocker / strut top mounts (rubbers) becoming slightly excessive adv attention later date

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2017 57,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front ex bracket corroded / snapped off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape / flat spotted 155 / 65 / 13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 / 65 / 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding slight binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split (8.2.2)

advise to tighten up battery securing clamp nuts

bonnet release safety catch seized / lubed up freed off

exhaust system corroded / front pipe flexi section corroded / deteriorated / weak in structure breaking up advise attention / not blowing at time of test

play / wear developing in both front top shocker / strut top mounts (rubbers) becoming slightly excessive adv attention later date

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,869 miles

Exhaust front section deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly considered to be just within limits (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly considered to be just within limits (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm Recommend replacement 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 50,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust front section deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly considered to be just within limits (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly considered to be just within limits (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm Recommend replacement 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

front flexi exhaust pipe deterioating

Fail 20 Nov 2015 43,179 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust pipe support missing but exhaust pipe appears supported ok

front flexi exhaust pipe deterioating

Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,680 miles

parking brake lever slightly high travel

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,680 miles

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)

parking brake lever slightly high travel

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,613 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 LNK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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