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SV58 ECE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,390 mi
Last recorded70,390 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 ECE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,390 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 70,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both cills holed multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and rear offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight perishing to rear brake hoses

Fail 23 Jul 2018 58,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged nearside and offside front ring broken (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and rear offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight perishing to rear brake hoses

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,636 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play top mount excessive movment (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

dampness around steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

dampness around steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,449 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 34,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,716 miles

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

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)

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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SV58 ECE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV58 ECE, 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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SV58 ECE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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