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SP59 UKW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,353 mi
Last recorded55,353 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 UKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 55,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 55,353 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 55,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,445 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 52,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 49,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 47,256 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,962 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 43,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 40,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear door stiff to open

Fail 27 Nov 2017 40,467 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear door stiff to open

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,588 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,369 miles

front exhaust hanger broken

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,120 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 27,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,466 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,955 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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SP59 UKW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc 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 SP59 UKW, 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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SP59 UKW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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