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SL59 XVK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,029 mi
Last recorded48,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 XVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 48,029 miles

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

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

Rear Axles corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 48,021 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axles corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 42,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased, generally. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 40,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

both front wiper blades are smearing the screen

Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,246 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,907 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,354 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 XVK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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