MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front abs ring split
offside front tyre wearing on edges [incorrect tyre pressure]
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front abs ring split
offside front tyre wearing on edges [incorrect tyre pressure]
Play in o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mountings.
Front exhaust hanger corroded and split.
N/s wiper blade worn.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front exhaust hanger corroded and split.
N/s wiper blade worn.
Play in o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mountings.
Both front wiper blades worn.
Nail in n/s/r tyre.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SB09 VTN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SB09 VTN, 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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SB09 VTN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 June 2009.
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