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SM59 USC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,644 mi
Last recorded59,644 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 USC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 59,644 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All front suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Both front strut top mounts noisy when turningand have slight play/movement

Both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine sump corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel filter corroded - electrical plug broken off filter housing - earth wire/connector

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

all front suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

both front top mounts have slight play and noisy when turning

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

engine sump corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,689 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mount has slight play also noisy when turning

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both rear axle bushes slightly worn, cracking and perished

engine sump corroded

slight body, axle and chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front strut top mounts have play and slightly noisy when turning

both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

engine sump corroded

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2020 58,263 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front strut top mounts have play and slightly noisy when turning

both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

engine sump corroded

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front strut top mounts have slight play and both noisy when turning

clutch bite point low

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

slight brake bind nearside rear

sump corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 155/70R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front strut top mounts have slight play and both noisy when turning

clutch bite point low

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

slight brake bind nearside rear

sump corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body and axel corrosion

both front strut top mounts have play (nearside worse than offside) - also both noisy when turning

clutch bite point low

sump corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 56,786 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body and axel corrosion

both front strut top mounts have play (nearside worse than offside) - also both noisy when turning

clutch bite point low

sump corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,269 miles

All 4 Tyres Cracked and Perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Filter Corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both Front Top Strut Mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly Tight to Turn

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,269 miles

All 4 Tyres Cracked and Perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Filter Corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both Front Top Strut Mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly Tight to Turn

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to fronts x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 54,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to fronts x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 51,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,517 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 50,517 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 44,223 miles

exhaust flexi corroded

exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 44,223 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust flexi corroded

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Nov 2012 31,482 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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SM59 USC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 USC, 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 USC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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