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SV59 SZR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 SZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,262 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

fuel filter slightly damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2022 78,261 miles

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

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

fuel filter slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,784 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned all valves fouling wheel trims (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 74,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned all valves fouling wheel trims (5.2.3 (j))

oil level on minimum

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,690 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 Nov 2020 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 66,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper slides worn or dry of grease. (slight rattle)

Pass 3 Nov 2018 59,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 52,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 45,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 26,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 20,185 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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SV59 SZR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV59 SZR, 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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What year was SV59 SZR registered?

SV59 SZR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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