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YR59 TEJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,327 mi
Last recorded37,327 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 TEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 37,327 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 37,322 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Footbrake pedal has excess travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded to excess (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded to excess (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished exposing cords and construction (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished exposing cords and construction (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded to excess (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre balding on the outer shoulder

Pass 17 Feb 2023 33,749 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 33,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 30,228 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 30,225 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,381 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 20,381 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 20,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre - outer wall slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre-outer wall slightly damaged

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 18,795 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre-outer wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,372 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,434 miles

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

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

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

all four tyre outer walls cracking

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,433 miles

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

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

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

slight wall perish on both tyres [front].

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,334 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edge

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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YR59 TEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR59 TEJ, 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 YR59 TEJ registered?

YR59 TEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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