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SK59 XUA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,971 mi
Last recorded81,971 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XUA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,853 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,853 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pump leaking abs (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight rougness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,895 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,010 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 64,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,322 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,775 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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SK59 XUA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SK59 XUA, 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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SK59 XUA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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