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MJ59 FRD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,587 mi
Last recorded71,587 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 FRD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,521 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 46,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,879 miles

Central Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/r13 73t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top (2.7.4)

Nearside front wheel has flat spot on inner rim

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 36,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top (2.7.4)

Nearside front wheel has flat spot on inner rim

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,536 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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MJ59 FRD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ59 FRD, 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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What year was MJ59 FRD registered?

MJ59 FRD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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