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SB59 YLW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,005 mi
Last recorded49,005 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 YLW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,005 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

strut top mountings

Fail 5 Apr 2019 49,005 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

strut top mountings

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 48,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,021 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,663 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 Dec 2015 30,663 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 20,556 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 15,693 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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SB59 YLW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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