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MF59 UBL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,645 mi
Last recorded78,645 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 UBL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 78,645 miles

Clutch pedal very high

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 78,642 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Large hole in chassis rail behind coil spring and shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Clutch pedal very high

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,405 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 71,398 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,105 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight movement in brake lever. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 69,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight movement in brake lever. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 61,903 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 61,903 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 57,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack / perish

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

Fail 14 May 2018 57,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack / perish

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 53,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 50,517 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 50,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,159 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 29,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 29,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,147 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 UBL 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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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