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RE59 RHV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,468 mi
Last recorded67,468 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 RHV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,468 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2018 58,530 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 58,526 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 52,050 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight seapage from steering rack

Fail 12 May 2017 52,050 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight seapage from steering rack

Pass 12 May 2016 45,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,087 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 45,085 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking behind steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,472 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,869 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,869 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,701 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 20,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RHV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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