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FV59 CLN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,745 mi
Last recorded33,745 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 CLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 33,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,317 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Outer Nearside and Offside, sills soft in places

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes greased inspection limited

Pass 25 Nov 2022 29,395 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively frees up when back plate is tapped (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slowest in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,981 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Rear axle beam corroding

all brake pipes greased limiting inspection

fuel filter starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2020 24,576 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

all brake pipes covered limiting inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 22,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased limiting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre nearing wear markers

Fail 3 Dec 2019 22,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased limiting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre nearing wear markers

Pass 24 Nov 2018 19,675 miles

All Brake Pipes Greased Inspection Limited

Fail 24 Nov 2018 19,675 miles

All Brake Pipes Greased Inspection Limited

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 17,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake application 25%

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 13,872 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 10,329 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 7,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 5,067 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 4,058 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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FV59 CLN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV59 CLN, 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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What year was FV59 CLN registered?

FV59 CLN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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