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SF09 LYS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 LYS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,370 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides strut pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fatigue cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passes (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump and has had previous repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 61,370 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides strut pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fatigue cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passes (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump and has had previous repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter exess corroded and slight sweat (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,131 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 58,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 57,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 56,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 56,607 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 52,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 43,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,928 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 33,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,024 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 28,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 22,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,590 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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SF09 LYS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF09 LYS, 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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SF09 LYS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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