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SW59 FVJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,445 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,107 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 66,107 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 60,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 49,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 44,155 miles

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

Offside Front slight wear inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded slightly (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Oct 2015 43,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front slight wear inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded slightly (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,870 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

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

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