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MJ59 FRN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,156 mi
Last recorded63,156 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 FRN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 63,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember ( d-bush mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front floor area slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 62,617 miles

General surface corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear end of main chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front beam near to anti-roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,710 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,087 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,163 miles

Front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

Some underside components showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 53,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,711 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroding

Offside Front wiper blade starting to not clear

Offside Rear tyre is perishing on tread

engine oil sump corroding and has been welded before

Fail 4 Jan 2018 51,710 miles

Brake performance not tested due to service brake goes to floor and brake pipes leaking on under side (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped clips broken on under side (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from castellated nut on track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe adjoining flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from castellated nut on track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder adrift and bulb broken in holder (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete service brake goes straight to floor (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipes leaking on underside (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake back plate corroding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake back plate totally corroded

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front wiper blade starting to not clear effectively

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish on tread

engine oil sump is corroding and has been welded before

windscreen wipers slow operation on intermittent

Pass 29 May 2017 50,140 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 50,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 44,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2016 44,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2015 39,406 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 39,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 29,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,712 miles

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

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2012 22,712 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

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 FRN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ59 FRN, 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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MJ59 FRN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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