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SM59 USL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,912 mi
Last recorded44,912 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 USL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,912 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear blade perished

Fail 9 Sep 2021 41,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear blade perished

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged siidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 37,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged siidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 36,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 36,491 miles

component corroded

front brake imbalance

front to rear and osr brake pipe corroded

osr brake bind

play both front strut top mounts

sump badly corroded

various damage, osr door badly damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2017 30,834 miles

play front strut mounts

rear tyres close to limit and perished 1556513

sump corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,234 miles

exhaust hanger deteriorated

osf reluctor ring broken

play front top mounts

rear tyres close to limit 1556513

various damage

Pass 17 Dec 2015 19,676 miles

front reg delaminating

front tyres close to limit /nsr 3mm 1556513

nsf brake pipe corrded

play front strut top mounts

slight bind osf brake and ABS ring cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2014 15,203 miles

front exhaust corroded

front reg plate delaminating

front tyres edges worn 1556513

play both front strut top mounts

some damage/ns mirror missing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 11,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 11,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 8,307 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

play front strut top mounts

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 USL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM59 USL, 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 USL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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