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SA09 FCU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,846 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,252 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,718 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 78,718 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,918 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 60,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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SA09 FCU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SA09 FCU, 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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SA09 FCU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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