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PJ59 AXO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,942 mi
Last recorded66,942 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 AXO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,942 miles

near side front suspension mounting worn to service excess , allowing movement , recommend replacement component asap .

off side rear tyre worn to service excess around outer edge of tread , tyre should be replaced within 5 days . front tyres worn to 3mm of remaining tread .

steering rack gaiters twisted .

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,098 miles

Exhaust has a hanger broken.

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

Rack gaiter's twisted.

Fail 11 Nov 2022 62,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a hanger broken.

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

Rack gaiter's twisted.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,783 miles

Exhaust has a hanger broken off

Steering rack gaiters twisted.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,309 miles

Front Both steering rack boots twisted

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

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2020 54,257 miles

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

Front Both steering rack boots twisted

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

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,732 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 50,732 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fue lfilter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,630 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 44,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,668 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 37,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,289 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 17,857 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PJ59 AXO 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 70.6%.

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 PJ59 AXO, 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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What year was PJ59 AXO registered?

PJ59 AXO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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