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MA59 BOJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,548 mi
Last recorded97,548 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BOJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inner bush fixing slightly damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2022 97,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inner bush fixing slightly damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,455 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper attachment slight movment

Offside Front Upper attachment slight movement

Fail 31 Oct 2020 86,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper attachment slight movment

Offside Front Upper attachment slight movement

Pass 4 May 2019 79,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 69,339 miles

front brakes imbalanced

n/s/f shock leaking

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear top shock bushes play

tyres worn

Fail 28 Apr 2018 69,336 miles

Emissions not tested due to above (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi+rear broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes imbalanced

n/s/f shock leaking

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear top shock bushes play

tyres worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,061 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 65,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust hanger missing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 56,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment no belt (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf tyre wearing low on inner and outter edges

osf tyre wearing low on inner and outter edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,888 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2012 34,886 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing lower inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2012 34,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing lower inner edges

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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MA59 BOJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 MA59 BOJ, 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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MA59 BOJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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