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MJ59 FRP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,414 mi
Last recorded56,414 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 FRP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 56,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,907 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 54,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,586 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking perished tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory both front macpherson struts top mounting a lot of movement play

Pass 16 Feb 2019 50,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,984 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 43,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 43,981 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,969 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 41,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,423 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 41,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 39,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 34,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FRP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MJ59 FRP, 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 FRP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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