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MT59 XZO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,007 mi
Last recorded68,007 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 XZO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 68,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Central to O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi outer shrouding broken

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,218 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

n/s/r has slight brake bind

Fail 25 Nov 2022 63,218 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

n/s/r has slight brake bind

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,067 miles

Both front strut top mounts slight play/ possible floating tops

Centre to o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

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

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

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

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

Various parts and places corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,311 miles

movement in both front shock absorber tops

oil leak/residue on sump possible gasket

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2020 49,311 miles

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

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

movement in both front shock absorber tops

oil leak/residue on sump possible gasket

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2019 46,339 miles

exhaust system corroded

parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2019 46,339 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,946 miles

P/A BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 20 Dec 2018 43,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

P/A BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,485 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,990 miles

Both Shocker tops have movement when vehicle is raised

Both rear tyres slightly low

Fail 14 Dec 2016 38,990 miles

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

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

Both Shocker tops have movement when vehicle is raised

Both rear tyres slightly low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,415 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 34,415 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre out of shape

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 16,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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MT59 XZO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MT59 XZO, 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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MT59 XZO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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