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YG59 RBX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,028 mi
Last recorded49,028 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 RBX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 49,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 49,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 46,483 miles

Coolant leaks

Nearside Front Sun wiser bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leaks

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Not locking (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leaks

Nearside Front Sun wiser bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leaks

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,793 miles

Movement in nearside front top shock absorber mount

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 7 Jan 2022 42,793 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Movement in nearside front top shock absorber mount

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Jan 2021 39,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 39,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 36,518 miles

play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 9 Jan 2020 36,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 33,606 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 29,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 24,788 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 24,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 19,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 15,078 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 15,078 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 12,314 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 8,420 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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YG59 RBX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RBX, 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 YG59 RBX registered?

YG59 RBX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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