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SL59 XVB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,809 mi
Last recorded54,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 XVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe just starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump sweating oil.

Fail 9 Jun 2020 54,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe just starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump sweating oil.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,912 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 49,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 41,267 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 41,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [at rear flexi] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [at rear flexi] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 35,436 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

accelerator anti-slip pad missing

exhaust front pipe hanger corroded/broken

Fail 10 May 2017 35,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

accelerator anti-slip pad missing

exhaust front pipe hanger corroded/broken

Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,151 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear hose at union (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Dec 2015 35,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear hose at union (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,564 miles

damage at nearside rear

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,858 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,814 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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SL59 XVB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL59 XVB, 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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What year was SL59 XVB registered?

SL59 XVB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is SL59 XVB safe to buy?

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