MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust system corroded and front exhaust bracket broken
slight play in offside front top shock mount
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust system corroded and front exhaust bracket broken
front brake pads look low
nearside rear tyre worn close legal limit
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear tyre worn close to lagel limit
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in offside front top shock mount
slight play to front brake disc
exhaust system front pipe mounting bracket broken
heavy surface corrosion to exhaust
offside rear tyre worn on edges & cracking in treads
rear wiper smearing
slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle
slight smear from wipers
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust system front pipe mounting bracket broken
heavy surface corrosion to exhaust
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear tyre worn on edges & cracking in treads
rear wiper smearing
slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle
slight smear from wipers
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
exhaust system corroded
slight play in both front top suspension mounts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
exhaust system corroded
slight play in both front top suspension mounts
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA59 TAU 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 68.8%.
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 TAU, 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 MA59 TAU registered?
MA59 TAU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 October 2009.
Is MA59 TAU safe to buy?
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