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SW59 FVA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,974 mi
Last recorded46,974 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FVA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 46,974 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,039 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front bottom arms corroding

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,111 miles

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,912 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 27,908 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 16,665 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 12,208 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 FVA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

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

Is SW59 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 FVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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