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MJ59 FRU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 FRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 47,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 47,866 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 44,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 41,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 39,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 16,590 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 14,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 14,359 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,388 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

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 FRU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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