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MF59 BVM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,972 mi
Last recorded82,972 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,972 miles

Central Front Lower Stabilizer mounting bush deteriorated

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 82,972 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Stabilizer mounting bush deteriorated

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted N/s and O/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 79,947 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted N/s and O/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 74,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,633 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 73,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,614 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,744 miles

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,338 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,214 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MF59 BVM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 MF59 BVM, 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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MF59 BVM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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