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SW59 FSE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,660 mi
Last recorded50,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 50,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 50,651 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2023 46,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 35,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 34,565 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 33,822 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 May 2018 33,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,469 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear joints next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread area

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges and have cracks in tread area

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,213 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,770 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,733 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)

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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SW59 FSE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW59 FSE, 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 SW59 FSE registered?

SW59 FSE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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