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SN59 EFZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,222 mi
Last recorded36,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 EFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,222 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 36,222 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,849 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded perished ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off bolts loose (0.1 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 31,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing pipes deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,900 miles

Front and Rear suspension has corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake discs have slight corrosion.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 15,898 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear suspension has corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake discs have slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 15,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but not yet to cord

front fog lights not working

Fail 31 Oct 2018 15,338 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but not yet to cord

both front tyre pressures appear low

front fog lights not working

Pass 26 Oct 2017 14,742 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 14,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,889 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 13,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,729 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,132 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 6,132 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)

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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SN59 EFZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SN59 EFZ, 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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SN59 EFZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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