MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure mid-section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive also sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion under body around the suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy {corroded} (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear{greased} (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear {greased} (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
exhaust in rusty condition
front exhaust bracket broken
nearside rear tyre worn on edges and starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
exhaust in rusty condition
front exhaust bracket broken
nearside rear tyre worn on edges and starting to perish
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/r tyre getting low.
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)
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FV09 YVL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 FV09 YVL, 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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FV09 YVL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 July 2009.
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