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MA59 SZO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,865 mi
Last recorded48,865 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 SZO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody

upper top mounts slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2024 48,853 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody

upper top mounts slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,358 miles

front upper top suspension mounts have slight movement

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,507 miles

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 43,496 miles

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

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,219 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front brake discs corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2019 40,159 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 39,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,514 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

nsf , nsr , osr tyres perished

Fail 9 Dec 2017 29,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,271 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre bald inner edge will be showing cords soon

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 27,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre bald inner edge will be showing cords soon

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 27,073 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,594 miles

sill covers fitted n/s o/s outer

Pass 2 Dec 2013 21,907 miles

plastic side sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,554 miles

wet conditions

Fail 27 Nov 2012 20,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wet conditions

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 SZO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SZO, 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 SZO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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