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SW59 FSG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,661 mi
Last recorded47,661 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FSG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 47,661 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 47,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 42,859 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 42,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,567 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 34,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 27,749 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 27,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,000 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2015 20,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 9,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 6,213 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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SW59 FSG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SW59 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

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

Is SW59 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 FSG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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