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RV59 ACJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,549 mi
Last recorded63,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ACJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,549 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front strut top mounts have slight play

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front fog light bulb not working

Fail 22 Jun 2020 63,503 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine area - sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front strut top mounts have slight play

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front fog light bulb not working

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,589 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken - full system corroded - front flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front strut top mounts have play and noisy when turning

offside front fog light bulb not working

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,589 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak and exhaust system leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body, axle and chassis corrosion

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken - full system corroded - front flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut top mounts have play and noisy when turning

coolant level below minimum

offside front fog light bulb not working

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,497 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

exhaust system corroded

lower engine mount bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2018 46,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on inner edge - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on inner edge - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

exhaust system corroded

lower engine mount bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,031 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust hanger corroded& broken

Fail 24 Aug 2017 44,031 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust hanger corroded& broken

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,778 miles

brake pedal travel / discs scored

exhaust hanger deteriorated

sump corroded

various damage

Fail 11 Aug 2016 36,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1556513 (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal travel / discs scored

exhaust hanger deteriorated

sump corroded

various damage

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,052 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre on limit /osr tyre close to limit 1556513

play strut top mounts front

various damage

Fail 18 Aug 2015 29,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre on limit /osr tyre close to limit 1556513

play strut top mounts front

various damage

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,365 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 23,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,240 miles

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

frony tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,834 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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RV59 ACJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RV59 ACJ, 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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RV59 ACJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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