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SW59 FSP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,578 mi
Last recorded37,578 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FSP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,578 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 37,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 34,609 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 34,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,217 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Feb 2022 29,141 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 29,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2021 28,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2020 23,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 7,384 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 7,265 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 4,666 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 7,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 3,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 2,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 2,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 2,302 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 FSP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW59 FSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW59 FSP registered?

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

Is SW59 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 FSP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW59 FSP have outstanding finance?

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