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RE59 RHU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,652 mi
Last recorded90,652 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 RHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,652 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 90,652 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to missing oil filler cap and condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on inner quarter of testable tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on outer quarter of testable tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on inner quarter of testable tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil filler cap missing

engine oil level over filled

Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,428 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 85,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,744 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge not to cords

Fail 15 Nov 2018 77,744 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge not to cords

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,924 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 18 Nov 2017 66,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

alternator belt fraying

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,856 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,622 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,571 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 30,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 23,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,193 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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RE59 RHU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE59 RHU, 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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RE59 RHU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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