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MF59 UBC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 UBC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 53,833 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 52,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,197 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 46,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 46,176 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,063 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,058 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 35,660 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,408 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 27,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,407 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 UBC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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