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SW59 FSO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,965 mi
Last recorded43,965 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FSO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 43,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 43,959 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 42,517 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 42,517 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,964 miles

both front suspension arms rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2019 35,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 34,760 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shocker outer casing starting to corrode

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 34,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shocker outer casing starting to corrode

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 33,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,237 miles

front exhaust bracket needs welded

nsf tyre cut across tread

nsr brake pipe to flex corroded

nsr child seat

osf and nsf brake pipes corroded

osf shocker sweat

osr brake pipe to flex corroded

osr tyre badly cracked

suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,219 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 26,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 21,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 21,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,693 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 16,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,351 miles

both fron t tyres worn on outer edges

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 FSO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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