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MF59 BVU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,197 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 82,116 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 74,369 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 74,369 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 69,589 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 69,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,112 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,088 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,088 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,971 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre feathering in places.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 47,063 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

nsr tyre feathering in places.

osr tyre approaching 2MM.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf tyre wearing heavy on inner edge...

osf and nsf wiper blade ends split but both do clear windscreen ok...

rear wiper blade torn...

vehicle clutch slipping..

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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