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MF59 HJU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,354 mi
Last recorded69,354 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 HJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,354 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 69,339 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,072 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 63,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 58,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 54,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,762 miles

both front abs rings corroded

front pipe flexi damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2018 52,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 44,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65 13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,598 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 22,578 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,826 miles

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 HJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF59 HJU, 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 HJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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