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NV59 LFJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,404 mi
Last recorded93,404 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 LFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sump corroded and leaking oil

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Fail 27 May 2019 86,789 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking air (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed caused by damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge **strong advise**

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sump corroded and leaking oil

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Pass 23 May 2018 79,253 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 79,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 72,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,247 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,717 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,323 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 44,321 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,940 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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NV59 LFJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NV59 LFJ, 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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NV59 LFJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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