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YG59 RAU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 RAU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,615 miles

Both rear brake pipes before and after flexis corroded

N/S steering rack boot misted in oil

O/S/F brake disc back plate missing

O/S/R tyre cracking in treads

both rear axle bushes worn

exhaust joints ad brackets corroded

rear gearbox stabilizer worn

slight blow centre exhaust joint

wipers worn

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,456 miles

both sides front brake reaction bushes splitting

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

general corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sides front brake reaction bushes splitting

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,225 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 69,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,184 miles

fuel filter corroded

n/s rear tyre low tread

strong advise - both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,600 miles

n/s dip beam image poor headlamp oxidized

n/s rear tyre worn on edges and cracking in treads

Fail 19 Sep 2017 55,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

n/s dip beam image poor headlamp oxidized

n/s rear tyre worn on edges and cracking in treads

o/s front brake reaction bar bushes splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,611 miles

both front brake discs lipped unable to see pads

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads and wear on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2016 48,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs lipped unable to see pads

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads and wear on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,076 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped pads appear ok

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,018 miles

both rear tyres just starting to get low and cracking in treads

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Sep 2014 32,986 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres low tread and very badly worn on inner edges strong advise

both rear tyres just starting to get low and cracking in treads

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,352 miles

both wiper blades slightly split

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads and nail in treads

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YG59 RAU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG59 RAU, 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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YG59 RAU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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