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OY09 OYU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 OYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,349 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

presenter adviced

Fail 13 Apr 2019 77,333 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 65,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 14 Apr 2017 65,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,710 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 24,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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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OY09 OYU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 OY09 OYU, 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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OY09 OYU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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