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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
under car corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
under car corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive sump pores (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive sump pores (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor ring (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at drum (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various suspension components corroded
Various suspension components corroded
Emissions not tested Flexi split (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper, both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper, both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside rear from flex hose to rear wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside rear from flex hose to rear wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside front w/blade insecure. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear brake application uneven Grabbing (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
slight play at front strut top mounts
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet safety catch seized
Front exhaust bracket deteriorated
ADVISE NSF TYRE PERISHING ON SIDEWALL
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SW09 HGA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 SW09 HGA, 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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SW09 HGA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2009.
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