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SW59 FVB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,892 mi
Last recorded40,892 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,892 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 40,634 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working but only required on vehicles first registered on or after 01/03/2018.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,405 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 36,405 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 29,763 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 29,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,569 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket broken but system is not insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2015 29,569 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket broken but system is not insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,837 miles

Both front front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 26,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,612 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2012 15,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FVB 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 61.5%.

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

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