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SB59 WMZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,027 mi
Last recorded35,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 WMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,027 miles

Both front back plates corroded.

Both outer sills covered.

Front exhaust bracket corroded and detached from exhaust.

N/s rear tyre, heavily perishing and cracking.

O/s front tyre, perishing and cracking in treads

Very heavy surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension.

Fail 28 Jun 2022 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front back plates corroded.

Both outer sills covered.

Front exhaust bracket corroded and detached from exhaust.

N/s rear tyre, heavily perishing and cracking.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/s front tyre, perishing and cracking in treads

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Very heavy surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,596 miles

oil sump corroded.

underbody/coil springs/rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 23 Jun 2021 34,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification strut top mount excessively worn. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box clamp broken due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

oil sump corroded.

underbody/coil springs/rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,159 miles

Front x2 both wheel bearings worn

Offside Rear spring corroded

Rear tyres x2 poor condition uneven tread ,cracked worn thin

Fail 23 Jun 2020 34,159 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 both judder/pulseing (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring corroded/broken (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring corroded broken (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front brake discs badly worn and corroded.

Front x2 both wheel bearings worn

Offside Rear spring corroded

Rear tyres x2 poor condition uneven tread ,cracked worn thin

Pass 2 Feb 2019 33,543 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack boot twisted

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,426 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded/deteriorated

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)

oil filter corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 25,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working ns/os (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 20,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,455 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 13,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SB59 WMZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB59 WMZ, 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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SB59 WMZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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