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SM59 RNJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,167 mi
Last recorded29,167 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 RNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 29,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 27,305 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 27,295 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 24,240 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 26 May 2022 24,240 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 21,118 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,272 miles

front driveshaft a b s rings corroded

rear suspension trail arm bushes perished

Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 12,345 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,851 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,056 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 11,056 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 10,146 miles

front pipe flexi split (no blows)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 10,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

front pipe flexi split (no blows)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,225 miles

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

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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SM59 RNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM59 RNJ, 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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SM59 RNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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