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HJ59 UCW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,682 mi
Last recorded43,682 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 UCW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 43,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Major Leak On Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 38,402 miles

Front secondary bonnet catch defective

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 38,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS RING BROKEN O/S/F (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front secondary bonnet catch defective

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 31,838 miles

Brake peddle travel close to maximum but past brake roller test

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 31,838 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 27,472 miles

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

Exhaust flexy joint deteriorated.

Nearside Rear damage not seat belt webbing.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,265 miles

damage noted to nearside rear seat belt webbing

front exhaust flexy joint deteriroted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 24,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

damage noted to nearside rear seat belt webbing

front exhaust flexy joint deteriroted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 20,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

advise o/s/f top suspension mount slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2018 17,061 miles

all 4 tyres worn and perished

Pass 11 Oct 2017 9,719 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 8,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 8,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 7,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 6,227 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 4,966 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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HJ59 UCW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ59 UCW, 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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HJ59 UCW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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