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SC09 YKN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

76,879 mi
Last recorded76,879 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 YKN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2021 76,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn insecure to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working & offside (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 73,113 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 73,112 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working & offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2016 73,101 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,725 miles

one out of the two exhaust hangers broken on rear silencer but system still supported

Fail 19 Sep 2015 62,695 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

one out of the two exhaust hangers broken on rear silencer but system still supported

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,142 miles

screen scored

Fail 19 Sep 2014 52,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

screen scored

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen scored

Fail 19 Sep 2013 43,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes 24% imbalanced

screen scored

Pass 29 Sep 2012 24,737 miles

long hand brake travel

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges just acceptable

Fail 29 Sep 2012 24,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

long hand brake travel

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges just acceptable

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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SC09 YKN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 SC09 YKN, 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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SC09 YKN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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