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SA59 EFW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,169 mi
Last recorded71,169 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 EFW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 71,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,045 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 62,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti roll bar split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets blocked (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,795 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 29,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,900 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 20,900 miles

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

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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SA59 EFW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA59 EFW, 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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SA59 EFW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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